How far is Springfield, MA from Charlemont, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Charlemont, MA is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
54.66 mi
01h 12m
Flight
39.08 mi
62.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.08 mi
Kilometers
62.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.97 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlemont
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Charlemont
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Whately
MA

Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Springfield
27.3 mi
00h 36m
To Charlemont
27.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on City Hall Place

    50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Pynchon Street

    123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

    1678 ft · 34 sec · East Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gridiron Street

    588 ft · 17 sec · Gridiron Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street

    830 ft · 14 sec · Plainfield Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2401 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35.6 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    912 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    16.9 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plainfield Street
36.2 mi · 66%
MA 2 West
17.4 mi · 32%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
East Columbus Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Gridiron Street
0.11 mi
Pynchon Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Plainfield Street

Merge slight left

35.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whately
00h 36m from Springfield
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Charlemont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Whately is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Springfield and 27.3 miles from Charlemont.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Charlemont.

Stop Ideas Near Whately

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

12 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

16 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

37 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Charlemont. Straight-line distance: 39.08 mi (62.89 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Charlemont

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates42.6278600, -72.8698200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Charlemont (-72.86982, 42.62786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.02
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.51 $15.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.49 $16.97
Premium $4.80 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $4.49 $8.66 $17.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Charlemont. The current time is 06:50:25.

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.