How far is Bernardston, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Bernardston, MA to Springfield, MA is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.48 mi
00h 44m
Flight
39.4 mi
63.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.4 mi
Kilometers
63.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.48 mi
Kilometers
73.19 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bernardston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bernardston
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bernardston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hatfield
MA

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Bernardston
22.7 mi
00h 22m
To Springfield
22.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°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 Bernardston and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

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

    534 ft · 13 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northfield Road

    681 ft · 15 sec · Northfield Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.2 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

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

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northfield Road
44.5 mi · 98%
Hall of Fame Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Boland Way
0.18 mi
Main Street
0.11 mi
Church Street
0.1 mi
Court Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Northfield Road

Merge slight left

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatfield
00h 22m from Bernardston
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bernardston 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 Bernardston to Springfield?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Bernardston and 22.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hatfield

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

7 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

24 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bernardston and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 39.4 mi (63.41 km).

Bernardston

#1 Bernardston

City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population2,089
Coordinates42.6709200, -72.5495300
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-72.549502, 42.67109)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.45
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.22 $12.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.80 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $4.49 $7.18 $14.36

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 Bernardston and Springfield. The current time is 05:29:28.

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.