How far is Springfield, MA from Russell, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Russell, MA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Russell.
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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
2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street
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Continue on West Street
941 ft · 12 sec · West Street
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Continue on North End Bridge
1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street
87 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · Park Street
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Continue on South Boulevard
1797 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto Westfield Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · Westfield Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto School Street
957 ft · 36 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1157 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Russell Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Westfield Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huntington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Russell.
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.
Westfield Road
Continue on Westfield Road
3.78 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Russell?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Springfield and 8.9 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Westfield
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 Westfield.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Russell. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.29 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russell
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,787 |
| Coordinates | 42.1898100, -72.8592600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-72.85926, 42.18981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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