How far is Pittsfield, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, MA to Springfield, MA is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
54.06 mi
01h 05m
Flight
41.27 mi
66.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.27 mi
Kilometers
66.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.06 mi
Kilometers
87 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Chester
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Pittsfield
27 mi
00h 32m
To Springfield
27.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lanckton Court

    67 m · 10 sec · Lanckton Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    971 ft · 35 sec · Fourth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    835 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deming Street

    718 ft · 24 sec · Deming Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Housatonic Street

    2331 ft · 1 min · East Housatonic Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  12. 12

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

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

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

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    3057 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield

    1034 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield

    811 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    929 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Boland Way

    954 ft · 24 sec · Boland Way

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    599 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.5 mi · 64%
I 91 South
3.57 mi · 7%
South Street
2.72 mi · 5%
Pittsfield Road
2.43 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 4%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 32m from Pittsfield
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield to Springfield?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Pittsfield and 27.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

30 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

37 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

40 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 41.27 mi (66.42 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Lanckton Court (-73.245361, 42.450153)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.40 $16.80
Premium $4.80 $9.17 $18.33
Diesel $4.49 $8.57 $17.14

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Springfield. The current time is 19:31:12.

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.