How far is Ludlow, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Ludlow, MA to Springfield, MA is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
11.18 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.1 mi
11.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.1 mi
Kilometers
11.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.18 mi
Kilometers
18 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Ludlow
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludlow
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ludlow
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
Chicopee
MA

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

From Ludlow
4 mi
00h 08m
To Springfield
7.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
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 Ludlow and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    87 m · 18 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    99 m · 19 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hubbard Street

    660 ft · 37 sec · Hubbard Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sewall Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Sewall Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winsor Street

    1152 ft · 36 sec · Winsor Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto MA 21: Center Street

    51 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Center Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto MA 21: Main Street

    92 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    75 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Parker Street

    1686 ft · 31 sec · Parker Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Goodwin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Goodwin Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Page Boulevard

    2312 ft · 33 sec · Page Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Berkshire Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Street

    3 mi · 5 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left 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 Ludlow 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
22 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
196.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
3.02 mi · 27%
Berkshire Avenue
2.15 mi · 19%
Goodwin Street
1.05 mi · 9%
Page Boulevard
0.44 mi · 4%
Parker Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Winsor Street
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Turn right onto State Street

3.02 mi · 00h 05m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicopee
00h 08m from Ludlow
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ludlow 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 Ludlow to Springfield?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Ludlow and 7.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Ludlow and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Chicopee

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

5 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

26 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 7.1 mi (11.43 km).

Ludlow

#1 Ludlow

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population21,101
Coordinates42.1600900, -72.4759200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.475924, 42.16009)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.52
Round trip
$3.03
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.52 $3.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.71 $3.43
Premium $4.80 $1.87 $3.74
Diesel $4.49 $1.75 $3.50

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 Ludlow and Springfield. The current time is 22:11:51.

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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.