How far is Springfield, MA from North Adams, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to North Adams, MA is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.84 mi
01h 46m
Flight
49.16 mi
79.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.16 mi
Kilometers
79.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.84 mi
Kilometers
101.13 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Adams
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive North Adams
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Goshen
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
31.4 mi
00h 53m
To North Adams
31.4 mi
00h 53m

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 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and North Adams.

  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

    15.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton

    1053 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mount Tom Road

    2441 ft · 53 sec · Mount Tom Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Conz Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street

    2465 ft · 56 sec · Conz Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    551 ft · 9 sec · South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on New South Street

    556 ft · 12 sec · New South Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Main Street

    51 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Williams Street

    1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Berkshire Trail East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Trail East

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Berkshire Trail West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Berkshire Trail West

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Spruce Corner Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Plainfield Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Main Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Savoy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Center Street

    819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Park Street

    1394 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Columbia Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street

    2052 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Howland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on Curran Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1161 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    580 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Eagle Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Eagle Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plainfield Street
16.1 mi · 26%
Main Street
12.2 mi · 19%
Main Road
6.29 mi · 10%
Spruce Corner Road
3.41 mi · 5%
Goshen Road
2.61 mi · 4%
Savoy Road
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Plainfield Street

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goshen
00h 53m from Springfield
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near North Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to North Adams?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Springfield and 31.4 miles from North Adams.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goshen

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

23 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

25 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

37 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 49.16 mi (79.11 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
North Adams

#2 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: North Adams (-73.10871, 42.70092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.80 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $4.49 $9.96 $19.93

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 North Adams. The current time is 00:37:39.

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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.