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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.67 mi
00h 58m
Flight
26.2 mi
42.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.41 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shutesbury
Sat, May 30, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, May 30, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-30T03:47
Arrive Shutesbury
Sat, May 30, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Northampton
MA

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
17.8 mi
00h 29m
To Shutesbury
17.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

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.

  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

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    1234 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Russell Street

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Russell Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    969 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    1924 ft · 49 sec · Meadow Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Street

    2169 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Leverett Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Leverett Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cushman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cushman Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shutesbury Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Shutesbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Leverett Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Leverett Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wendell Road

    1616 ft · 33 sec · Wendell Road

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plainfield Street
18.3 mi · 51%
Russell Street
7.41 mi · 21%
Leverett Road
2.17 mi · 6%
Shutesbury Road
1.94 mi · 5%
East Leverett Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Pine Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northampton
00h 29m from Springfield
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

12 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

25 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

29 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Shutesbury. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.16 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Shutesbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population1,753
Coordinates42.4564800, -72.4098100
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Shutesbury (-72.40981, 42.45648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Shutesbury. The current time is 03:47:45.

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.