How far is Springfield, MA from Richmond, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Richmond, MA is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 07m.
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 Hampden 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 Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Richmond.
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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
1678 ft · 34 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Gridiron Street
588 ft · 17 sec · Gridiron Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street
830 ft · 14 sec · Plainfield Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2401 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: West Stockbridge, Albany NY
2281 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
42.4 mi · 49 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 41: West Stockbridge
892 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Great Barrington Road
88 m · 10 sec · Great Barrington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockbridge Road
835 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1302 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Albany Road
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Continue on State Road
2 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
42.4 mi · 00h 49m
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 Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Richmond?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Springfield and 26.9 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Union Station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 43.99 mi (70.8 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 42.3731400, -73.3676100 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-73.36761, 42.37314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
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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