How far is Oakham, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Oakham, MA to Springfield, MA is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
42.27 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.03 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Oakham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakham
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakham
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Oakham
20.6 mi
00h 30m
To Springfield
21.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakham and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on New Braintree Road

    63 m · 10 sec · New Braintree Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    695 ft · 33 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coldbrook Road

    61 m · 6 sec · Coldbrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ware Corner Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ware Corner Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Brookfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Brookfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Oakham Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Oakham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Braintree Road

    71 m · 5 sec · New Braintree Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Brookfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Brookfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Boston Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Warren Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Old Warren Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ware Street

    1933 ft · 48 sec · Ware Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ware Road

    890 ft · 20 sec · Ware Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakham 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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 26%
Main Street
4.25 mi · 10%
Old Warren Road
3.41 mi · 8%
North Main Street
3.28 mi · 8%
Oakham Road
2.91 mi · 7%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 30m from Oakham
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Oakham 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 Oakham to Springfield?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Oakham and 21.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Oakham and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakham and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).

Oakham

#1 Oakham

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,950
Coordinates42.3528700, -72.0453500
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: New Braintree Road (-72.045652, 42.352961)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.59
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.80 $11.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.80 $7.15 $14.30
Diesel $4.49 $6.69 $13.37

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 Oakham and Springfield. The current time is 21:13:30.

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.