How far is Springfield, MA from Holyoke, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Holyoke, MA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.44 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.23 mi
11.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.23 mi
Kilometers
11.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.44 mi
Kilometers
13.59 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holyoke
Fri, May 15, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Fri, May 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-15T13:24
Arrive Holyoke
Fri, May 15, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chicopee
MA

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

From Springfield
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Holyoke
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 391 North: Holyoke Court

    2229 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2159 ft · 51 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Beech Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · Beech Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cabot Street

    133 m · 17 sec · Cabot Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
190.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 391 North
4.65 mi · 55%
Plainfield Street
1.71 mi · 20%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 6%
Resnic Boulevard
0.41 mi · 5%
East Columbus Avenue
0.32 mi · 4%
Beech Street
0.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 391 North

Continue straight

4.23 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicopee
00h 06m from Springfield
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Holyoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Springfield and 4.2 miles from Holyoke.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Holyoke.

Stop Ideas Near Chicopee

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

5 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

26 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Holyoke. Straight-line distance: 7.23 mi (11.63 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Holyoke

The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population39,921
Coordinates42.2042600, -72.6162000
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Holyoke (-72.6162, 42.20426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.33
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.17 $2.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.80 $1.44 $2.88
Diesel $4.49 $1.35 $2.69

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Holyoke. The current time is 13:24:46.

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.