How far is Amherst, MA from Packardville, MA?

The driving distance from Amherst, MA to Packardville, MA is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.88 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.01 mi
11.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.01 mi
Kilometers
11.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.88 mi
Kilometers
14.29 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Packardville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:43 AM EST
Return by in Amherst
Fri, Nov 6, 11:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-11-06T10:20
Arrive Packardville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:43 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pelham
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Amherst
4.4 mi
00h 11m
To Packardville
4.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Packardville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Packardville.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    137 m · 20 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pleasant Street

    2191 ft · 53 sec · South Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto College Street

    1745 ft · 55 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dickinson Street

    1019 ft · 24 sec · Dickinson Street

  5. 5

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pelham Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pelham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Amherst Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Amherst Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Enfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Enfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Packardville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Packardville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Gold Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gold Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Knight Street

    779 ft · 21 sec · Knight Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Packardville Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Packardville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Juckett Hill Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Juckett Hill Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juckett Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Packardville.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Packardville Road
2.37 mi · 27%
Amherst Road
1.59 mi · 18%
Pelham Road
0.94 mi · 11%
Enfield Road
0.93 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 10%
Gold Street
0.9 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Amherst Road

Continue on Amherst Road

1.59 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
00h 11m from Amherst
Leave By
7:46 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Amherst and Light Rain near Packardville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Packardville?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Amherst and 4.5 miles from Packardville.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Amherst and Light Rain near Packardville.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

9 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

27 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

36 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Packardville. Straight-line distance: 7.01 mi (11.28 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in Massachusetts

Population40,643
Coordinates42.3672300, -72.5185200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Packardville

Packardville is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3459200, -72.3842500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-72.51852, 42.36723)
End: Packardville (-72.38425, 42.34592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.29
Round trip
$2.58
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $1.29 $2.58
Mid-grade $4.82 $1.49 $2.99
Premium $5.24 $1.62 $3.25
Diesel $6.32 $1.96 $3.92

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Packardville. The current time is 10:20:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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