How far is Springfield, MA from Templeton, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Templeton, MA is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Templeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Templeton.
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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
86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Boland Way
552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
3197 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
3114 ft · 2 min
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Turn sharp left onto Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Continue on Ware Road
881 ft · 19 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Ware Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Ware Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on West Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
858 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Upper Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gilbertville Road
2774 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road
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Continue on Ware Road
865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
1152 ft · 22 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Lower Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower Road
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Continue on Barre Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Barre Road
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Continue on Wheelwright Road
1 mi · 2 min · Wheelwright Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
63 m · 6 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn right onto School Street North
1 km · 1 min · School Street North
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Continue on Williamsville Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Williamsville Road
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Turn straight onto Burnshirt Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Burnshirt Road
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Continue on Barre Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Barre Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dudley Road
2157 ft · 50 sec · Dudley Road
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Turn left onto South Road
11 m · 1 sec · South Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Templeton.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Templeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Templeton?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Ware is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Springfield and 25.7 miles from Templeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Templeton.
Stop Ideas Near Ware
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 Ware.
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Templeton. Straight-line distance: 41.18 mi (66.28 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Templeton
Census-designated place in California
| Population | 8,134 |
| Coordinates | 42.5556400, -72.0675800 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Templeton (-72.06758, 42.55564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
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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