How far is Springfield, MA from Chesterfield, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Chesterfield, MA is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
30.16 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.79 mi
38.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.16 mi
Kilometers
48.53 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 8:14 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, May 13, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-13T19:24
Arrive Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 8:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Easthampton
MA

City in Massachusetts, United States of America

From Springfield
15.1 mi
00h 24m
To Chesterfield
15.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 West: Easthampton

    1807 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Easthampton Road West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West

  11. 11

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2031 ft · 41 sec · Union Street

  15. 15

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

    2972 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 52 sec · Glendale Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Torrey Street

    1612 ft · 33 sec · Torrey Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Main Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plainfield Street
8.78 mi · 29%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 12%
East Street
3.19 mi · 11%
Sylvester Road
2.25 mi · 7%
Easthampton Road West
2.12 mi · 7%
Loudville Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Plainfield Street

Merge slight left

8.16 mi · 00h 10m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easthampton
00h 24m from Springfield
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 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?

Easthampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Springfield and 15.1 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Easthampton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

18 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

19 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

36 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.28 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Chesterfield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,250
Coordinates42.3917500, -72.8398200
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Chesterfield (-72.83982, 42.39175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.25
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.12 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.66 $9.32
Premium $4.80 $5.09 $10.17
Diesel $4.49 $4.76 $9.51

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Chesterfield. The current time is 19:24:24.

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.