How far is Petersham, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Petersham, MA to Springfield, MA is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersham and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersham and Springfield.
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Start on Common Street
56 m · 8 sec · Common Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1684 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto New Salem Road
2584 ft · 49 sec · New Salem Road
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Turn left onto Hardwick Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Hardwick Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hardwick Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hardwick Road
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Continue on Petersham Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Petersham Road
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Continue on Hardwick Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hardwick Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ware Road
865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Gilbertville Road
2714 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road
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Turn right onto Upper Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
858 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Ware Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Ware Street
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Continue on Ware Road
890 ft · 20 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Take the ramp right
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1693 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
693 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Page Boulevard
117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Continue straight
1102 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Saint James Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1.4 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
71 m · 22 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto City Hall Place
51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersham and Springfield.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Petersham and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersham to Springfield?
The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Bondsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Petersham and 23.2 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Petersham and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bondsville
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 Bondsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersham and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.23 km).
#1 Petersham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.4875900, -72.1870300 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.89 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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