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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.63 mi
00h 45m
Flight
36.49 mi
58.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.49 mi
Kilometers
58.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.61 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Lee
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lee
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
Blandford
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lee
21.3 mi
00h 22m
To Springfield
21.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
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 Lee and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    3057 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield

    1034 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield

    811 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    929 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 81%
I 91 South
3.57 mi · 8%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 3%
Riverdale Street
1.25 mi · 3%
I 91
0.73 mi · 2%
Hall of Fame Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blandford
00h 22m from Lee
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

39 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

40 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 36.49 mi (58.73 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,629
Coordinates42.3042500, -73.2481600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-73.248105, 42.304246)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.67
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee and Springfield. The current time is 19:28:42.

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.