How far is Springfield, MA from Chester, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Chester, MA is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Chester.
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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
1678 ft · 34 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Gridiron Street
588 ft · 17 sec · Gridiron Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street
2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street
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Continue on West Street
941 ft · 12 sec · West Street
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Continue on North End Bridge
1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street
87 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · Park Street
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Continue on South Boulevard
1797 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto Westfield Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · Westfield Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto School Street
957 ft · 36 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1157 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Russell Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Westfield Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · Westfield Road
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Continue on Russell Road
7.5 mi · 9 min · Russell Road
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Turn right onto Maple Street
529 ft · 25 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Andrews Avenue
56 m · 13 sec · Andrews Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Andrews Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Chester.
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.
Russell Road
Continue on Russell Road
7.46 mi · 00h 09m
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 near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Chester?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Springfield and 14.1 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Springfield is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Russell
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 Russell.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Chester. Straight-line distance: 23.39 mi (37.65 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,365 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -72.9787100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-72.97871, 42.27926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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