How far is Chester, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Chester, MA to Springfield, MA is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Springfield.
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Start on Andrews Avenue
56 m · 19 sec · Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
529 ft · 28 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 20
6.4 mi · 7 min · Route 20
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Continue on Russell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Westfield Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Continue on Russell Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
88 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
785 ft · 29 sec · Chapel Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mechanic Street
992 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Westfield Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · Westfield Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard
1847 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard
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Continue on Park Street
1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge
65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge
1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge
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Continue on West Street
867 ft · 11 sec · West Street
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Continue on Plainfield Street
2397 ft · 38 sec · Plainfield Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 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 Chester 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.
Route 20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 20
6.36 mi · 00h 07m
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 leaving Chester 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 Chester to Springfield?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Chester and 17 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chester and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Russell
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 Russell.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 23.39 mi (37.65 km).
#1 Chester
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,365 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -72.9787100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
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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