How far is Lanesborough, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Lanesborough, MA to Springfield, MA is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight 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 Lanesborough and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lanesborough and Springfield.
-
1
Start on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
-
2
Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
-
3
Turn right onto Wahconah Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wahconah Street
-
4
Turn right onto North Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Street
-
5
Continue on South Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street
-
6
Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
-
7
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
-
8
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
-
9
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
-
10
Continue on West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
-
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street
-
13
Continue on Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
-
14
Take the exit slight right
1734 ft · 43 sec
-
15
Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
3057 ft · 2 min
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield
1034 ft · 26 sec
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield
1049 ft · 25 sec
-
20
Turn straight onto Riverdale Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street
-
21
Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield
811 ft · 20 sec
-
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield
929 ft · 23 sec
-
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield
1036 ft · 26 sec
-
24
Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 5 min
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
1433 ft · 35 sec
-
26
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue
-
27
Turn left onto Boland Way
954 ft · 24 sec · Boland Way
-
28
Turn right onto Main Street
599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
-
29
Turn right onto Court Street
71 m · 22 sec · Court Street
-
30
Turn right onto City Hall Place
51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
-
31
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lanesborough and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 00h 40m
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 then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lanesborough 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 Lanesborough to Springfield?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Lanesborough and 29.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lanesborough and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Union Station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lanesborough and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 43.46 mi (69.95 km).
#1 Lanesborough
City in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,925 |
| Coordinates | 42.5173100, -73.2281600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.