How far is Dalton, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Dalton, MA to Springfield, MA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.57 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.11 mi
62.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.11 mi
Kilometers
62.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Chesterfield
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Dalton
26.8 mi
00h 37m
To Springfield
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stockbridge Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glennon Avenue

    115 m · 18 sec · Glennon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1674 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 9

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Route 9

  6. 6

    Continue on Marine Corps League Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Berkshire Trail

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cummington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Torrey Street

    1466 ft · 29 sec · Torrey Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Street

  20. 20

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

    2945 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 35 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Easthampton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

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

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easthampton Road
11.4 mi · 21%
Route 9
8.1 mi · 15%
Berkshire Trail
5.41 mi · 10%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 7%
East Street
3.19 mi · 6%
North Street
2.68 mi · 5%
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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 37m from Dalton
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dalton 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 Dalton to Springfield?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Dalton and 28.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dalton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

27 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

29 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

35 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 39.11 mi (62.94 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates42.4737000, -73.1662100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockbridge Avenue (-73.166145, 42.474083)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.25
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.62 $15.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.62 $17.24
Premium $4.80 $9.41 $18.81
Diesel $4.49 $8.80 $17.59

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Springfield. The current time is 19:30:32.

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.