How far is Springfield, MA from Hadley, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Hadley, MA is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Hadley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Hadley.
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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
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street
17 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
1234 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Russell Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Russell Street
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Turn right onto Middle Street
77 m · 12 sec · Middle Street
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Hadley.
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
17.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Hadley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Hadley?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holyoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Springfield and 10.6 miles from Hadley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Hadley.
Stop Ideas Near Holyoke
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 Holyoke.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hadley. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.72 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hadley
Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,327 |
| Coordinates | 42.3417600, -72.5884200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hadley (-72.58842, 42.34176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
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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