Driving from Boston to Springfield
Springfield lies 129 km (80 mi) west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 158 km (98 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Boston | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 154,341 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 01101–01199 |
Where to book car hire from Boston to Springfield
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Staying in Springfield
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Boston?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, west of Boston; by road roughly 158 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Springfield by car?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and Springfield?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.