How far is Lee, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Lee, MA to Springfield, MA is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Springfield.
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Start on Park Street
22 m · 2 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
25 m · 7 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1734 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
3057 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield
1034 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield
1049 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield
811 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 5 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 Lee 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lee 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 Lee to Springfield?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Blandford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Lee and 21.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lee and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Blandford
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 Blandford.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Windsor Locks
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 36.49 mi (58.73 km).
#1 Lee
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,629 |
| Coordinates | 42.3042500, -73.2481600 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
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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