How far is Springfield, MA from Brookfield, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Brookfield, MA is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.07 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.15 mi
42.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.15 mi
Kilometers
42.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.07 mi
Kilometers
53.22 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Brookfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
16.5 mi
00h 26m
To Brookfield
16.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    3114 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ware Road

    881 ft · 19 sec · Ware Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ware Street

    1933 ft · 49 sec · Ware Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Warren Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Old Warren Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road

    1 km · 56 sec · Boston Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Boston Post Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto River Street

    1039 ft · 27 sec · River Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    60 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Common Street

    24 m · 6 sec · Common Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 33%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 13%
Main Street
4.15 mi · 13%
West Main Street
3.77 mi · 11%
Old Warren Road
3.41 mi · 10%
Boston Post Road
1.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 26m from Springfield
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Light Rain near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Springfield and 16.5 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Light Rain near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmer, 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 Palmer.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 26.15 mi (42.09 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Brookfield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population3,439
Coordinates42.2139800, -72.1023000
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Brookfield (-72.1023, 42.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.14 $10.29
Premium $4.80 $5.61 $11.23
Diesel $4.49 $5.25 $10.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Brookfield. The current time is 22:55:07.

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.