How far is Russell, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Russell, MA to Springfield, MA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russell and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Springfield.
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Start on Huntington Road
20 m · 2 sec · Huntington Road
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Continue on Westfield Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Continue on Russell Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
88 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
785 ft · 29 sec · Chapel Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mechanic Street
992 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Westfield Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · Westfield Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard
1847 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard
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Continue on Park Street
1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge
65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge
1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge
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Continue on West Street
867 ft · 11 sec · West Street
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Continue on Plainfield Street
2397 ft · 38 sec · Plainfield Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right 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 Russell 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.
Westfield Road
Continue on Westfield Road
3.77 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Russell 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 Russell to Springfield?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Russell and 12.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russell and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Westfield
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 Westfield.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.29 km).
#1 Russell
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,787 |
| Coordinates | 42.1898100, -72.8592600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
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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