How far is Orange, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Orange, MA to Springfield, MA is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.68 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.68 mi
59.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.68 mi
Kilometers
59.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.68 mi
Kilometers
94.43 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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
Whately
MA

Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Orange
26.2 mi
00h 31m
To Springfield
32.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Orange and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    655 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams

    1525 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mohawk Trail

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Prospect Street

    2704 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  11. 11

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

    1041 ft · 19 sec · Lester Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    115 m · 17 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Federal Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gunn Road

    1230 ft · 37 sec · Gunn Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunderland Road

    3199 ft · 1 min · Sunderland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Montague Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Road

    1344 ft · 28 sec · State Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1493 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 34 min

  23. 23

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

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road
30.8 mi · 52%
Federal Street
4.67 mi · 8%
Mohawk Trail
4.21 mi · 7%
Montague Road
2.39 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
2.04 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Road

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whately
00h 31m from Orange
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 26.2 miles from Orange and 32.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Orange 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.

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

12 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

16 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

37 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 36.68 mi (59.03 km).

Orange

#1 Orange

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,581
Coordinates42.5903600, -72.3098100
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.309641, 42.590368)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 Orange and Springfield. The current time is 22:12:22.

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.