How far is Springfield, MA from Cheshire, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Cheshire, MA is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.06 mi
01h 34m
Flight
43.23 mi
69.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.23 mi
Kilometers
69.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.06 mi
Kilometers
103.1 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheshire
Mon, May 25, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Mon, May 25, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-25T05:53
Arrive Cheshire
Mon, May 25, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Otis
MA

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Springfield
32 mi
00h 47m
To Cheshire
32.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: West Stockbridge, Albany NY

    2281 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.6 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight

    96 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    604 ft · 25 sec · Junction Road

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto Merrill Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Merrill Road

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheshire Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cheshire Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South State Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South State Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South Street

    1503 ft · 37 sec · South Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Church Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · Church Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.6 mi · 54%
Plainfield Street
4.86 mi · 8%
Cheshire Road
3.61 mi · 6%
Holmes Road
3.49 mi · 5%
South State Road
3.42 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.6 mi · 00h 40m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otis
00h 47m from Springfield
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Springfield and Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Cheshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Otis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Springfield and 32.1 miles from Cheshire.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Springfield and Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Cheshire.

Stop Ideas Near Otis

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

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

32 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

49 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Cheshire. Straight-line distance: 43.23 mi (69.58 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Cheshire

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,105
Coordinates42.5620300, -73.1628800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Cheshire (-73.16288, 42.56203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.58
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.79 $17.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.94 $19.87
Premium $4.80 $10.85 $21.69
Diesel $4.49 $10.14 $20.29

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Cheshire. The current time is 05:53:31.

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.