How far is Otis, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Otis, MA to Springfield, MA is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
34.18 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.48 mi
42.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.48 mi
Kilometers
42.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.18 mi
Kilometers
55.01 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Otis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otis
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otis
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
Russell
MA

Town in the U.

From Otis
15 mi
00h 25m
To Springfield
19.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Otis and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Otis Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Otis Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Otis Road

    2196 ft · 37 sec · East Otis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Otis Stage Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    88 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    785 ft · 29 sec · Chapel Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mechanic Street

    992 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

  11. 11

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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Westfield Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Westfield Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    1847 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Street

    1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge

    65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge

    1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on West Street

    867 ft · 11 sec · West Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Plainfield Street

    2397 ft · 38 sec · Plainfield Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otis 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Otis Stage Road
5.54 mi · 16%
East Otis Road
4.08 mi · 12%
Main Street
3.52 mi · 10%
Westfield Street
3.42 mi · 10%
Blandford Road
2.76 mi · 8%
Woronoco Road
1.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.74 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
00h 25m from Otis
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Otis 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 Otis to Springfield?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Otis and 19.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

24 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

35 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

36 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otis and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 26.48 mi (42.62 km).

Otis

#1 Otis

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,531
Coordinates42.1931500, -73.0917700
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Otis Road (-73.091752, 42.193028)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.41
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.71 $9.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.32 $10.64
Premium $4.80 $5.81 $11.61
Diesel $4.49 $5.43 $10.86

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 Otis and Springfield. The current time is 21:13:02.

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.