How far is Packardville, MA from Amherst, MA?
The driving distance from Packardville, MA to Amherst, MA is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Packardville and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Packardville and Amherst.
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Start on Juckett Hill Road
97 m · 15 sec · Juckett Hill Road
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Turn right onto Packardville Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Packardville Road
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Continue on Knight Street
779 ft · 21 sec · Knight Street
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Continue on Gold Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Gold Street
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Continue on Packardville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Packardville Road
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Continue on Enfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Enfield Road
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Turn left onto Amherst Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Amherst Road
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Continue on Pelham Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Pelham Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Dickinson Street
1019 ft · 22 sec · Dickinson Street
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Turn right onto College Street
1745 ft · 58 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
2191 ft · 50 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Depot Road
137 m · 20 sec · Depot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Packardville and Amherst.
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.
Amherst Road
Turn left onto Amherst Road
1.59 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Packardville and Light Rain Likely near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Packardville to Amherst?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Packardville and 4.4 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Packardville and Light Rain Likely near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham
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 Pelham.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Packardville and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 7.01 mi (11.28 km).
#1 Packardville
Packardville is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3459200, -72.3842500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 40,643 |
| Coordinates | 42.3672300, -72.5185200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Depot Road (-72.518559, 42.367096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.16 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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