How far is North Adams, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from North Adams, MA to Springfield, MA is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Adams and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Adams and Springfield.
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Start on Eagle Street
886 ft · 34 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
977 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Curran Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway
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Continue on Howland Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Street
2049 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street
24 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street
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Continue on Park Street
1211 ft · 16 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
56 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Center Street
819 ft · 16 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Savoy Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Main Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Main Road
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Continue on West Main Street
6.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Plainfield Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Spruce Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Berkshire Trail West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Berkshire Trail West
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Berkshire Trail East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Trail East
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Williams Street
1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Haydenville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Locust Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto New South Street
556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street
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Continue on South Street
551 ft · 17 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue
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Turn left onto Boland Way
954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way
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Turn right onto Main Street
599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right 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 North Adams 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.
Mount Tom Road
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Adams 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 North Adams to Springfield?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from North Adams and 42.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Adams and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Goshen
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 Goshen.
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Adams and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 49.16 mi (79.11 km).
#1 North Adams
City in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.7009200, -73.1087100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
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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