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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.74 mi
01h 07m
Flight
43.99 mi
70.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.74 mi
Kilometers
86.49 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Chester
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
26.8 mi
00h 33m
To Richmond
26.9 mi
00h 33m

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 9 mph NW

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.

  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

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: West Stockbridge, Albany NY

    2281 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    42.4 mi · 49 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 41: West Stockbridge

    892 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Great Barrington Road

    88 m · 10 sec · Great Barrington Road

  16. 16

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

    835 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1302 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Albany Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Albany Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.4 mi · 79%
Plainfield Street
4.86 mi · 9%
State Road
1.96 mi · 4%
Albany Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
I 90 Toll
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 33m from Springfield
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

30 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

37 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

40 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 43.99 mi (70.8 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,410
Coordinates42.3731400, -73.3676100
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Richmond (-73.36761, 42.37314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Richmond. The current time is 04:01:52.

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.