How far is Springfield, MA from Colrain, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Colrain, MA is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Colrain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Colrain.
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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
830 ft · 14 sec · Plainfield Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2401 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
912 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Colrain Shelburne Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Colrain Shelburne Road
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Continue on Greenfield Road
3 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Colrain.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Colrain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Colrain?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Springfield and 23.3 miles from Colrain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Colrain.
Stop Ideas Near Hatfield
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 Hatfield.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Colrain. Straight-line distance: 39.87 mi (64.17 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colrain
City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,669 |
| Coordinates | 42.6731400, -72.6967600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colrain (-72.69676, 42.67314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
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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