How far is Amherst, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Springfield.
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Start on Depot Road
137 m · 27 sec · Depot Road
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto East Hadley Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Hadley Road
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Continue on Mill Valley Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mill Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Russell Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1233 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street
34 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
127 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the exit left
1406 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue
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Turn left onto Boland Way
954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way
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Turn right onto Main Street
599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
71 m · 22 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto City Hall Place
51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Springfield.
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.
Bridge Street
Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Springfield?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
South Hadley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Amherst and 13.2 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near South Hadley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hadley.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.13 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 40,643 |
| Coordinates | 42.3672300, -72.5185200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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