How far is Springfield, MA from South Hadley, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to South Hadley, MA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and South Hadley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and South Hadley.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1227 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1300 ft · 31 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lamb Street
1917 ft · 54 sec · Lamb Street
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Continue on Newton Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
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Continue on College Street
1.6 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
76 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and South Hadley.
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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3.92 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near South Hadley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to South Hadley?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
North Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Springfield and 6.2 miles from South Hadley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near South Hadley.
Stop Ideas Near North Chicopee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and South Hadley. Straight-line distance: 10.87 mi (17.5 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 Hadley
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.2584200, -72.5745300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hadley (-72.57453, 42.25842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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