How far is Northfield, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Northfield, MA to Springfield, MA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Springfield.
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Start on School Street
644 ft · 34 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1648 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 52 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 Northfield and Springfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Northfield 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 Northfield to Springfield?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Whately is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Northfield and 25.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Northfield and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Whately
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 Whately.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 41.66 mi (67.05 km).
#1 Northfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.6959200, -72.4528700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
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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