How far is Monson, MA from Ludlow, MA?
The driving distance from Monson, MA to Ludlow, MA is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monson and Ludlow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monson and Ludlow.
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Start on Harrison Avenue
71 m · 15 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1933 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2084 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Stone Street
803 ft · 23 sec · Stone Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Take the ramp left
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
7.2 mi · 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
3207 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
1617 ft · 51 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Sewall Street
1605 ft · 49 sec · Sewall Street
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Turn left onto Howard Street
622 ft · 31 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
740 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
93 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monson and Ludlow.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
7.24 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Monson and Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monson to Ludlow?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Monson and 4.5 miles from Ludlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monson and Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monson and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 8.92 mi (14.35 km).
#1 Monson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 8,750 |
| Coordinates | 42.1042600, -72.3189700 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ludlow
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 21,101 |
| Coordinates | 42.1600900, -72.4759200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-72.475924, 42.16009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
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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