How far is North Amherst, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from North Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.96 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.56 mi
34.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from North Amherst.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.96 mi
Kilometers
45 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Amherst
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 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
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Amherst
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
South Hadley
MA

City in Massachusetts

From North Amherst
13.9 mi
00h 18m
To Springfield
14 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Amherst and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Amherst and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunderland Road

    47 m · 14 sec · Sunderland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    1924 ft · 58 sec · Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    99 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Russell Street

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Russell Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1233 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street

    34 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    127 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1406 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Amherst and Springfield.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bridge Street
19.1 mi · 68%
Russell Street
4.3 mi · 15%
Meadow Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Hall of Fame Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Boland Way
0.18 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Bridge Street

Merge slight left

18.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hadley
00h 18m from North Amherst
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Amherst to Springfield?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 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?

South Hadley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from North Amherst and 14 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near South Hadley

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

14 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

17 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

36 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Amherst and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.69 km).

North Amherst

#1 North Amherst

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population6,819
Coordinates42.4103700, -72.5309200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.530879, 42.41034)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.85 $7.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.35 $8.71
Premium $4.80 $4.75 $9.50
Diesel $4.49 $4.44 $8.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Amherst and Springfield. The current time is 06:08:15.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.