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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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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Dalton and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Springfield.
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Start on Stockbridge Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Glennon Avenue
115 m · 18 sec · Glennon Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1674 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street
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Continue on Route 9
8.1 mi · 13 min · Route 9
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Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
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Continue on Berkshire Trail
5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail
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Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Cummington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto South Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on East Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road
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Turn right onto Sylvester Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road
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Continue on West Farms Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road
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Continue on Glendale Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road
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Continue on Torrey Street
1466 ft · 29 sec · Torrey Street
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Turn left onto Loudville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road
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Continue on Glendale Street
2612 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2945 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
2026 ft · 35 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street
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Continue on Holyoke Street
1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street
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Continue on Mountain Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Easthampton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road
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Take the ramp left
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 12 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 Dalton 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 39.11 mi (62.94 km).
#1 Dalton
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.4737000, -73.1662100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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