How far is Springfield, MA from Shutesbury, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Shutesbury, MA is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Shutesbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Shutesbury.
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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
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street
17 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
1234 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Russell Street
4.3 mi · 9 min · Russell Street
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Turn left
969 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
1924 ft · 49 sec · Meadow Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Street
2169 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on East Leverett Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Leverett Road
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Continue on Cushman Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cushman Road
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Turn right onto Shutesbury Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Shutesbury Road
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Continue on Leverett Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Leverett Road
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Turn left onto Wendell Road
1616 ft · 33 sec · Wendell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Shutesbury.
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.
Plainfield Street
Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shutesbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Shutesbury?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Springfield and 17.8 miles from Shutesbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shutesbury.
Stop Ideas Near Northampton
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 Northampton.
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 Shutesbury. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.16 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shutesbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.4564800, -72.4098100 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shutesbury (-72.40981, 42.45648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
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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