How far is South Hadley, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from South Hadley, MA to Springfield, MA is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hadley and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hadley and Springfield.
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Start on Church Street
55 m · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
121 m · 21 sec · Park Street
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Turn sharp left onto Woodbridge Street
102 m · 10 sec · Woodbridge Street
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Continue on College Street
1.6 km · 2 min · College Street
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Continue on Newton Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
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Continue on Lamb Street
1917 ft · 56 sec · Lamb Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1300 ft · 28 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 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 · 24 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 Hadley 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.
Main Street
Merge slight left
3.93 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving South Hadley and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hadley to Springfield?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
North Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from South Hadley and 6.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Hadley and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near North Chicopee
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 North Chicopee.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hadley and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 10.87 mi (17.5 km).
#1 South Hadley
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.2584200, -72.5745300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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