How far is Buckland, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Buckland, MA to Springfield, MA is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckland and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckland and Springfield.
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Start on Charlemont Road
54 m · 8 sec · Charlemont Road
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Turn right onto Upper Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Upper Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ashfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road
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Continue on Suburban Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive
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Continue on Cape Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Cape Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Berkshire Trail East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Trail East
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Williams Street
1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Haydenville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Locust Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto New South Street
556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street
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Continue on South Street
551 ft · 17 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 20 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 Buckland 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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Buckland and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckland to Springfield?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 21.4 miles from Buckland and 30 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Buckland and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Northampton
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 Northampton.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckland and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 35.45 mi (57.05 km).
#1 Buckland
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 1,851 |
| Coordinates | 42.5923100, -72.7917600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
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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