How far is Shutesbury, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Shutesbury, MA to Springfield, MA is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shutesbury and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shutesbury and Springfield.
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Start on Wendell Road
1616 ft · 35 sec · Wendell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leverett Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Leverett Road
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Continue on Shutesbury Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Shutesbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cushman Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cushman Road
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Continue on East Leverett Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Leverett Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2169 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Continue on Meadow Street
1924 ft · 58 sec · Meadow Street
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right
99 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Russell Street
4.3 mi · 9 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
127 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the exit left
1406 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Hall of Fame Avenue
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Turn left onto Boland Way
954 ft · 22 sec · Boland Way
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Turn right onto Main Street
599 ft · 13 sec · 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 Shutesbury 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.
Bridge Street
Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Shutesbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shutesbury to Springfield?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Shutesbury and 15 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Shutesbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Northampton
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 Northampton.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shutesbury and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.16 km).
#1 Shutesbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.4564800, -72.4098100 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
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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