How far is Springfield, MA from South Amherst, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to South Amherst, MA is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and South Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and South Amherst.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 391 North: Holyoke Court
2229 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on High Street
1196 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Resnic Boulevard
2159 ft · 51 sec · Resnic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beech Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Beech Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Purple Heart Drive Rotary
136 m · 8 sec · Purple Heart Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Purple Heart Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Drive
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Continue on Granby Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Granby Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Amherst Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Road
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Continue on West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Street
25 m · 2 sec · West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Street
101 m · 7 sec · West Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Street
51 m · 4 sec · West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pomeroy Lane
5 m · 1 sec · Pomeroy Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Pomeroy Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Pomeroy Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pomeroy Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and South Amherst.
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.
I 391 North
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4.23 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near South Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to South Amherst?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Holyoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Springfield and 10.5 miles from South Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near South Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Holyoke
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 Holyoke.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and South Amherst. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.46 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Amherst
Village in the United States
| Population | 4,994 |
| Coordinates | 42.3403700, -72.5050900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Amherst (-72.50509, 42.34037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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