How far is Springfield, MA from Pelham, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Pelham, MA is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Pelham.
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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 · 9 sec · Boland Way
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Continue on Burnett Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Burnett Road
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Continue on Holyoke Street
2873 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Street
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Turn left onto West Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Brook Street
671 ft · 18 sec · Brook Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
1599 ft · 46 sec · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Carver Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Carver Street
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Continue on Chicopee Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Chicopee Street
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Continue on School Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fred Ruel Road
1360 ft · 37 sec · Fred Ruel Road
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Continue on Boardman Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Boardman Street
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Continue on George Hannum Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · George Hannum Street
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Turn right onto Federal Street
130 m · 16 sec · Federal Street
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daniel Shays Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Pelham.
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.
Daniel Shays Highway
Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
7.2 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Pelham?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Granby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Springfield and 13.2 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Granby
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 Granby.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 22.29 mi (35.87 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pelham
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 42.3931500, -72.4037000 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelham (-72.4037, 42.39315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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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