How far is South Amherst, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Amherst and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst and Springfield.
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Start on Pomeroy Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Pomeroy Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Street
34 m · 4 sec · West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Street
22 m · 2 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
1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Road
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Amherst Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West State Street
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Continue on Granby Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Granby Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Purple Heart Drive Rotary
1133 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Purple Heart Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Drive
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Continue on Linden Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
149 m · 10 sec · West Franklin Street
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Continue on Resnic Boulevard
2242 ft · 50 sec · Resnic Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1351 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 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 South Amherst 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.
Resnic Boulevard
Continue straight
4.24 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 Cloudy leaving South Amherst and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Amherst to Springfield?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Holyoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from South Amherst and 15.8 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Amherst and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Holyoke
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 Holyoke.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Amherst and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.46 km).
#1 South Amherst
Village in the United States
| Population | 4,994 |
| Coordinates | 42.3403700, -72.5050900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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