How far is Springfield, MA from Lanesborough, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Lanesborough, MA is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
59.07 mi
01h 26m
Flight
43.46 mi
69.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.46 mi
Kilometers
69.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.07 mi
Kilometers
95.06 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lanesborough
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T01:49
Arrive Lanesborough
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Chester
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
29.5 mi
00h 43m
To Lanesborough
29.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: West Stockbridge, Albany NY

    2281 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.6 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  25. 25

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.6 mi · 59%
Plainfield Street
4.86 mi · 8%
South Street
2.87 mi · 5%
North Street
2.57 mi · 4%
Pittsfield Road
2.52 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.6 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
43.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 43m from Springfield
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Lanesborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Springfield and 29.6 miles from Lanesborough.

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

The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Lanesborough.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

30 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

37 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

40 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Lanesborough. Straight-line distance: 43.46 mi (69.95 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lanesborough

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,925
Coordinates42.5173100, -73.2281600
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Lanesborough (-73.22816, 42.51731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.80 $9.98 $19.96
Diesel $4.49 $9.34 $18.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Lanesborough. The current time is 01:49:57.

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.