How far is Ashfield, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Ashfield, MA to Springfield, MA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.45 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.07 mi
50 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.07 mi
Kilometers
50 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.45 mi
Kilometers
69.93 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Ashfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashfield
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashfield
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
Northampton
MA

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ashfield
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Springfield
24.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Ashfield and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Baptist Corner Road

    48 m · 12 sec · Baptist Corner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1798 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Conway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Conway Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Williamsburg Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Ashfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Street

    2635 ft · 59 sec · North Street

  8. 8

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto New South Street

    556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Street

    551 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  18. 18

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

    2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road

    689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

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

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashfield 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Tom Road
17.1 mi · 39%
Williamsburg Road
4.99 mi · 11%
Ashfield Road
3.63 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.18 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.63 mi · 4%
North Elm Street
1.44 mi · 3%
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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northampton
00h 26m from Ashfield
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashfield 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 Ashfield to Springfield?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Ashfield and 24.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northampton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

12 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

25 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

29 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 31.07 mi (50 km).

Ashfield

#1 Ashfield

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,720
Coordinates42.5264700, -72.7884300
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Baptist Corner Road (-72.789175, 42.526598)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.90
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.95 $11.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $4.80 $7.34 $14.68
Diesel $4.49 $6.87 $13.73

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 Ashfield and Springfield. The current time is 03:16:09.

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.