How far is Packardville, MA from Northampton, MA?
The driving distance from Packardville, MA to Northampton, MA is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Packardville and Northampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Packardville and Northampton.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pleasant Street
20 m · 9 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Amity Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Amity Street
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Continue on Rocky Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Rocky Hill Road
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto Russell Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · Russell Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1233 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street
34 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
1774 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Day Avenue
918 ft · 34 sec · Day Avenue
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Turn left onto North Street
2766 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on North Street
150 m · 24 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto King Street
637 ft · 29 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto Finn Street
1052 ft · 21 sec · Finn Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
634 ft · 26 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Round Hill Road
712 ft · 32 sec · Round Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bancroft Road
105 m · 15 sec · Bancroft Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bancroft Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Packardville and Northampton.
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.
Russell Street
Turn right onto Russell Street
3.84 mi · 00h 08m
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 near Northampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Packardville to Northampton?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Amherst Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Packardville and 10.4 miles from Northampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Packardville and Light Rain near Northampton.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst Center
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 Amherst Center.
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 Northampton. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.25 km).
#1 Packardville
Packardville is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3459200, -72.3842500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northampton
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.3250900, -72.6412000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bancroft Road (-72.640889, 42.324965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
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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