How far is Springfield, MA from Hampden, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Hampden, MA is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Hampden.
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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
86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Boland Way
552 ft · 10 sec · Boland Way
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Locust Street
1040 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on Belmont Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Sumner Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumner Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Allen Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Allen Street
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Continue on Somers Road
971 ft · 32 sec · Somers Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chapin Road
3 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Hampden.
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.
Allen Street
Keep slight right to continue on Allen Street
5.61 mi · 00h 10m
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 near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Hampden?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
East Longmeadow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Springfield and 5.6 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Springfield is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near East Longmeadow
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 East Longmeadow.
Springfield Union Station
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 9.41 mi (15.14 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639800, -72.4134200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden (-72.41342, 42.06398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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