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

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to North Amherst, MA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
27.61 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.56 mi
34.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.61 mi
Kilometers
44.44 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T07:35
Arrive North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
South Hadley
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Springfield
13.8 mi
00h 19m
To North Amherst
13.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    1234 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Russell Street

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Russell Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    969 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    1924 ft · 54 sec · Meadow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunderland Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Sunderland Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plainfield Street
18.3 mi · 66%
Russell Street
7.41 mi · 27%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Meadow Street
0.36 mi · 1%
East Columbus Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Plainfield Street

Merge slight left

17.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hadley
00h 19m from Springfield
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near North Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

South Hadley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Springfield and 13.8 miles from North Amherst.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near North Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near South Hadley

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

14 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

17 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

36 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and North Amherst. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.69 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 North Amherst

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population6,819
Coordinates42.4103700, -72.5309200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: North Amherst (-72.53092, 42.41037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.77 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.27 $8.53
Premium $4.80 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $4.49 $4.35 $8.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and North Amherst. The current time is 07:35:54.

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.