How far is Springfield, MA from Palmer, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Palmer, MA is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Palmer.
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Start on City Hall Place
50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Continue on Pynchon Street
123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Boland Way
552 ft · 10 sec · Boland Way
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Turn right onto Main Street
1134 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
3 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Continue on Boston Road
9.3 mi · 15 min · Boston Road
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Continue on Wilbraham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Wilbraham Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
133 m · 25 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
139 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Palmer.
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.
Boston Road
Continue on Boston Road
9.33 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Palmer?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Springfield and 7.8 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ludlow.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 13.95 mi (22.45 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -72.3286900 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-72.32869, 42.15843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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