How far is Wilmington, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Wilmington, MA to Springfield, MA is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
96.79 mi
01h 38m
Flight
78.6 mi
126.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.6 mi
Kilometers
126.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.79 mi
Kilometers
155.77 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Wilmington
47.9 mi
00h 49m
To Springfield
48.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Wilmington and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Circle

    19 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto I 95 South: Waltham

    1238 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 74%
Yankee Division Highway
13.8 mi · 14%
Main Street
3.73 mi · 4%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
State Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
78.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 49m from Wilmington
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilmington 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 Wilmington to Springfield?

The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Wilmington and 48.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.30 one way or $26.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbury, 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 Millbury.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 78.6 mi (126.5 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population23,287
Coordinates42.5464800, -71.1736700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.17362, 42.546495)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.93 L · about $13.30
Round trip
$26.61
6.84 gal · 25.86 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.30 $26.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.80 $16.41 $32.83
Diesel $4.49 $15.35 $30.70

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 Wilmington and Springfield. The current time is 23:05:07.

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.