How far is Wales, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Wales, MA to Springfield, MA is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wales and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wales and Springfield.
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Start on Main Street
1088 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Haynes Hill Road
109 m · 14 sec · Haynes Hill Road
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Turn left onto Hollow Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Hollow Road
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Merge slight right onto Palmer Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Boston Road East
2094 ft · 27 sec · Boston Road East
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Continue on Park Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thorndike Street
879 ft · 18 sec · Thorndike Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Wilbraham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Wilbraham Street
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Continue on Boston Road West
9.3 mi · 15 min · Boston Road West
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Continue on State Street
3 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
71 m · 22 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto City Hall Place
51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wales and Springfield.
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.
Boston Road West
Continue on Boston Road West
9.33 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Light Rain leaving Wales and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wales to Springfield?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Wales and 16.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Wales and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wales and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 18.98 mi (30.54 km).
#1 Wales
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,862 |
| Coordinates | 42.0695400, -72.2223000 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
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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