How far is Springfield, MA from Athol, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Athol, MA is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Athol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Athol.
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Start on City Hall Place
50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Continue on Pynchon Street
123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Boland Way
552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Continue on Burnett Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Burnett Road
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Continue on Holyoke Street
2873 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Street
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Turn left onto West Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Brook Street
671 ft · 18 sec · Brook Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
1599 ft · 46 sec · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Carver Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Carver Street
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Continue on Chicopee Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Chicopee Street
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Continue on School Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fred Ruel Road
1360 ft · 37 sec · Fred Ruel Road
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Continue on Boardman Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Boardman Street
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Continue on George Hannum Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · George Hannum Street
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Turn right onto Federal Street
130 m · 16 sec · Federal Street
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
23.5 mi · 38 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Continue on Brookside Road
1286 ft · 29 sec · Brookside Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Crescent Street
658 ft · 15 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn slight left onto Fish Street
27 m · 5 sec · Fish Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Athol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Daniel Shays Highway
Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
23.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Athol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Athol?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Springfield and 22.4 miles from Athol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Athol.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham
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 Pelham.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Athol. Straight-line distance: 38.87 mi (62.55 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athol
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,698 |
| Coordinates | 42.5959200, -72.2267500 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athol (-72.22675, 42.59592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
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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