How far is Wellesley, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Wellesley, MA to Springfield, MA is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.41 mi
01h 22m
Flight
67.75 mi
109.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.75 mi
Kilometers
109.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.41 mi
Kilometers
126.19 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Wellesley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellesley
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellesley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Wellesley
38.8 mi
00h 41m
To Springfield
39.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellesley and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellesley and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    64 m · 15 sec · Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1351 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weston Road

    1495 ft · 45 sec · Weston Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Weston Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    101 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto MA 9 West: Framingham, Worcester

    49 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Worcester Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1349 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Speen Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Speen Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cochituate Road

    636 ft · 13 sec · Cochituate Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield

    3244 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellesley and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.2 mi · 83%
Worcester Street
3.31 mi · 4%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Weston Road
1.41 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
State Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 41m from Wellesley
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellesley and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellesley to Springfield?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Wellesley and 39.6 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Wellesley and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellesley and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 67.75 mi (109.04 km).

Wellesley

#1 Wellesley

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Population28,684
Coordinates42.2964900, -71.2925600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-71.292655, 42.296665)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.55
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.78 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.80 $13.29 $26.59
Diesel $4.49 $12.43 $24.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellesley and Springfield. The current time is 23:31:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.