How far is Springfield, MA from Whately, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Whately, MA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Whately.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Whately.
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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
22.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: North Hatfield, Whately
1530 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on State Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn left onto Christian Lane
2551 ft · 51 sec · Christian Lane
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Keep slight left
94 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Chestnut Plain Road
1312 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Whately.
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
22.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Whately.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Whately?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
South Hadley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Springfield and 14.3 miles from Whately.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 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 $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Whately.
Stop Ideas Near South Hadley
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 South Hadley.
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 Whately. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.8 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whately
Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,583 |
| Coordinates | 42.4398100, -72.6348100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whately (-72.63481, 42.43981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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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