How far is Three Rivers, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Three Rivers, MA to Springfield, MA is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.9 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.97 mi
20.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Oct 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Three Rivers
Thu, Oct 15, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Rivers
2026-10-15T12:53
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Oct 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Three Rivers
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Three Rivers
7.4 mi
00h 13m
To Springfield
9.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Three Rivers and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Bourne Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Bourne Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1207 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Springfield Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Three Rivers Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Three Rivers Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Road

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Boston Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Street

    3 mi · 5 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Rivers and Springfield.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Road
8.21 mi · 49%
State Street
3.02 mi · 18%
Three Rivers Road
2.25 mi · 13%
Springfield Street
0.85 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Court Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Boston Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Road

8.21 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 13m from Three Rivers
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Three Rivers and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Rivers to Springfield?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Three Rivers and 9.5 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Rivers and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.87 km).

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#1 Three Rivers

Located in Hampden County at an elevation of approximately 325 feet, this village and census-designated place sits in the south-central portion of Massachusetts.

Population0
Coordinates42.1812000, -72.3606400
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Bourne Street (-72.360656, 42.181311)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.59
Round trip
$5.17
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.59 $5.17
Mid-grade $4.94 $2.96 $5.93
Premium $5.35 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $6.33 $3.80 $7.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Rivers and Springfield. The current time is 12:53:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.