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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
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 Ludlow and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow and Springfield.
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Start on the route
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
87 m · 18 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
99 m · 19 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Hubbard Street
660 ft · 37 sec · Hubbard Street
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Turn left onto Sewall Street
121 m · 13 sec · Sewall Street
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Turn right onto Winsor Street
1152 ft · 36 sec · Winsor Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
133 m · 15 sec · Center Street
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Turn straight onto MA 21: Center Street
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Center Street
133 m · 15 sec · Center Street
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Turn slight right onto MA 21: Main Street
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
75 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Parker Street
1686 ft · 31 sec · Parker Street
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Turn right onto Goodwin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Goodwin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Page Boulevard
2312 ft · 33 sec · Page Boulevard
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Turn left onto Berkshire Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
3 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left 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 Ludlow and Springfield.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chicopee.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 7.1 mi (11.43 km).
#1 Ludlow
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 21,101 |
| Coordinates | 42.1600900, -72.4759200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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