How far is Newton, MA from West Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to West Springfield, MA is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.72 mi
01h 41m
Flight
73.93 mi
118.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.93 mi
Kilometers
118.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.72 mi
Kilometers
133.12 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Newton
41.3 mi
00h 50m
To West Springfield
41.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and West Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and West Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Avenue

    774 ft · 15 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto River Road

    141 m · 15 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

    779 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dwight Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carew Street

    883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

    2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Street

    941 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North End Bridge

    1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

    87 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    103 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    946 ft · 46 sec · Hanover Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southworth Street

    90 m · 21 sec · Southworth Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lathrop Street

    575 ft · 27 sec · Lathrop Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and West 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 86%
Springfield Expressway
4.45 mi · 5%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 4%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 1%
I 291
0.52 mi · 1%
Plainfield Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 50m from Newton
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near West Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to West Springfield?

The road trip is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Newton and 41.4 miles from West Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near West Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 73.93 mi (118.98 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
West Springfield

#2 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population28,397
Coordinates42.1070400, -72.6203700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: West Springfield (-72.62037, 42.10704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.05 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.84 gal · 22.1 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.84 $25.68
Premium $4.80 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $4.49 $13.10 $26.21

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 Newton and West Springfield. The current time is 02:14:28.

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.