How far is Springfield, MA from Belchertown, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Belchertown, MA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.01 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.52 mi
24.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.52 mi
Kilometers
24.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.01 mi
Kilometers
30.59 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belchertown
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Tue, Apr 14, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-14T21:29
Arrive Belchertown
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
9.5 mi
00h 18m
To Belchertown
9.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Belchertown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Belchertown.

  1. 1

    Start on City Hall Place

    109 m · 18 sec · City Hall Place

  2. 2

    Turn right

    83 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boland Way

    104 m · 6 sec · Boland Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnett Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Burnett Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    2873 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brook Street

    671 ft · 18 sec · Brook Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Taylor Street

    1599 ft · 44 sec · Taylor Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Carver Street

    2371 ft · 1 min · Carver Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Chicopee Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Chicopee Street

  15. 15

    Continue on School Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · School Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Belchertown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Expressway
4.46 mi · 23%
West Street
2.89 mi · 15%
Burnett Road
2.09 mi · 11%
Chicopee Street
1.75 mi · 9%
School Street
1.09 mi · 6%
Chestnut Street
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Springfield Expressway

Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

4.46 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 18m from Springfield
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Belchertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Belchertown?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Springfield and 9.5 miles from Belchertown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Belchertown.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ludlow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ludlow.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Belchertown. Straight-line distance: 15.52 mi (24.97 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Belchertown

#2 Belchertown

City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,103
Coordinates42.2770400, -72.4009200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Belchertown (-72.40092, 42.27704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.95 $5.89
Premium $4.80 $3.22 $6.43
Diesel $4.49 $3.01 $6.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Belchertown. The current time is 21:29:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.