How far is Chesterfield, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MA to Springfield, MA is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.03 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.79 mi
38.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.03 mi
Kilometers
54.77 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, May 13, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-13T18:19
Arrive Springfield
Wed, May 13, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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
Easthampton
MA

City in Massachusetts, United States of America

From Chesterfield
15 mi
00h 23m
To Springfield
19 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    88 m · 12 sec · Main Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Torrey Street

    1466 ft · 29 sec · Torrey Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Street

  11. 11

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

    2945 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 35 sec · Union Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Easthampton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

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

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easthampton Road
11.4 mi · 34%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 11%
East Street
3.19 mi · 9%
Sylvester Road
2.25 mi · 7%
Loudville Road
1.79 mi · 5%
South Street
1.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Easthampton Road

Merge slight left

9.47 mi · 00h 12m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easthampton
00h 23m from Chesterfield
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesterfield and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Easthampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Chesterfield and 19 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chesterfield and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Easthampton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

18 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

19 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

36 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.28 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,250
Coordinates42.3917500, -72.8398200
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Road (-72.839828, 42.391671)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $4.80 $5.76 $11.52
Diesel $4.49 $5.39 $10.77

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Springfield. The current time is 18:19:16.

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.