How far is Monson, MA from Westfield, MA?

The driving distance from Monson, MA to Westfield, MA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
29.84 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.11 mi
35.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.11 mi
Kilometers
35.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.03 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Monson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monson
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monson
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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Monson
14.9 mi
00h 18m
To Westfield
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Monson and Westfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monson and Westfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Avenue

    71 m · 15 sec · Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1933 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Palmer Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    2084 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    803 ft · 23 sec · Stone Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    21.4 mi · 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 14 sec · Orange Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monson and Westfield.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
21.4 mi · 72%
Palmer Road
2.56 mi · 9%
Thorndike Street
1.6 mi · 5%
North Elm Street
1.25 mi · 4%
Park Street
0.99 mi · 3%
US 202
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

21.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 18m from Monson
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monson and Mostly Sunny near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monson to Westfield?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Monson and 15 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monson and Mostly Sunny near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monson and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.59 km).

Monson

#1 Monson

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,750
Coordinates42.1042600, -72.3189700
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Westfield

#2 Westfield

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population41,063
Coordinates42.1250900, -72.7495400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Avenue (-72.318887, 42.104644)
End: (-72.749607, 42.125104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.17
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.08 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.80 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $4.49 $4.71 $9.42

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 Monson and Westfield. The current time is 03:36:08.

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.