How far is Greenfield, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Greenfield, MA to Springfield, MA is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.2 mi
00h 40m
Flight
33.59 mi
54.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.09 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Northampton
MA

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Greenfield
19.5 mi
00h 20m
To Springfield
19.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2538 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    901 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1979 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

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

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
37.9 mi · 97%
Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Hall of Fame Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Boland Way
0.18 mi
Court Street
0.04 mi
City Hall Place
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Merge slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northampton
00h 20m from Greenfield
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenfield and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Greenfield and 19.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenfield and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Northampton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

12 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

25 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

29 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.06 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Population17,241
Coordinates42.5875900, -72.5995300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.599493, 42.587739)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.80 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $4.49 $6.19 $12.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Springfield. The current time is 02:00:30.

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.