How far is Packardville, MA from South Hadley, MA?
The driving distance from Packardville, MA to South Hadley, MA is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
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
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Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Packardville and South Hadley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Packardville and South Hadley.
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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
1.1 mi · 4 min · Packardville Road
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Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Allen Street
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Continue on Bay Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Bay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Street
58 m · 4 sec · West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Street
97 m · 6 sec · West Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Street
42 m · 3 sec · West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Amherst Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Amherst Road
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Continue on Woodbridge Street
1 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
76 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Packardville and South Hadley.
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.
Bay Road
Continue on Bay Road
5.86 mi · 00h 11m
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 South Hadley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Packardville to South Hadley?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
South Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Packardville and 7.8 miles from South Hadley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Packardville and Light Rain near South Hadley.
Stop Ideas Near South Amherst
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 South Amherst.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Packardville and South Hadley. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 km).
#1 Packardville
Packardville is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3459200, -72.3842500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hadley
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.2584200, -72.5745300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-72.574557, 42.258337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
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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