How far is Springfield, MA from Lee, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Lee, MA is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.1 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.49 mi
58.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.49 mi
Kilometers
58.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.1 mi
Kilometers
69.37 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

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
Blandford
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Springfield
21.5 mi
00h 27m
To Lee
21.6 mi
00h 27m

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
63°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 Lee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    578 ft · 16 sec · Park Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.6 mi · 80%
Plainfield Street
4.86 mi · 11%
I 90 Toll
0.69 mi · 2%
US 20
0.67 mi · 2%
Housatonic Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blandford
00h 27m from Springfield
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Lee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Blandford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Springfield and 21.6 miles from Lee.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blandford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

39 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

40 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Lee. Straight-line distance: 36.49 mi (58.73 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lee

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,629
Coordinates42.3042500, -73.2481600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Lee (-73.24816, 42.30425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.83
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.91 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.68 $13.37
Premium $4.80 $7.29 $14.59
Diesel $4.49 $6.82 $13.64

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 Lee. The current time is 08:58:32.

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.