How far is Adams, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Adams, MA to Springfield, MA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
61.62 mi
01h 21m
Flight
45.06 mi
72.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.06 mi
Kilometers
72.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.62 mi
Kilometers
99.16 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Adams
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adams
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adams
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
Williamsburg
MA

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Adams
28.6 mi
00h 40m
To Springfield
33.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    103 m · 19 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosac Street

    31 m · 11 sec · Hoosac Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbia Street

    553 ft · 7 sec · Columbia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    1211 ft · 16 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Street

    56 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    819 ft · 16 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Savoy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Main Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    6.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Plainfield Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Spruce Corner Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Berkshire Trail West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Berkshire Trail West

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Berkshire Trail East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Trail East

  17. 17

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Williams Street

    1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto New South Street

    556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Street

    551 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street

    2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road

    689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Tom Road
17.1 mi · 28%
West Main Street
6.93 mi · 11%
Main Road
6.29 mi · 10%
Main Street
3.61 mi · 6%
Spruce Corner Road
3.41 mi · 6%
Goshen Road
2.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mount Tom Road

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 40m from Adams
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Adams and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Adams and 33.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Adams and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

18 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

24 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

34 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adams and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 45.06 mi (72.52 km).

Adams

#1 Adams

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population7,955
Coordinates42.6242500, -73.1176000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoosac Street (-73.117624, 42.624946)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.80 $10.41 $20.83
Diesel $4.49 $9.74 $19.48

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 Adams and Springfield. The current time is 02:19:41.

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.