How far is Cheshire, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Cheshire, MA to Springfield, MA is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.63 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.23 mi
69.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.23 mi
Kilometers
69.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.63 mi
Kilometers
102.4 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Mon, May 25, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Cheshire
Mon, May 25, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheshire
2026-05-25T04:59
Arrive Springfield
Mon, May 25, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheshire
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
Otis
MA

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Cheshire
31.8 mi
00h 39m
To Springfield
31.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheshire and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    743 ft · 29 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    1503 ft · 32 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cheshire Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Merrill Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Merrill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    133 m · 12 sec · Junction Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Junction Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Junction Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 59 sec · Newell Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  11. 11

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

    982 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Holmes Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

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

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

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

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    3057 ft · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield

    1034 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield

    811 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    929 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

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

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 54%
Cheshire Road
3.6 mi · 6%
I 91 South
3.57 mi · 6%
Holmes Road
3.52 mi · 6%
South State Road
3.42 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otis
00h 39m from Cheshire
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Cheshire and Light Rain Likely near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheshire to Springfield?

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Otis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Cheshire and 31.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Cheshire and Light Rain Likely near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Otis

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

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

32 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

49 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheshire and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 43.23 mi (69.58 km).

Cheshire

#1 Cheshire

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,105
Coordinates42.5620300, -73.1628800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-73.16288, 42.562035)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.89 $19.79
Premium $4.80 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $4.49 $10.10 $20.20

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheshire and Springfield. The current time is 04:59:39.

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.