How far is West Brookfield, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from West Brookfield, MA to Springfield, MA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.66 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.77 mi
39.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.77 mi
Kilometers
39.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.66 mi
Kilometers
49.34 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in West Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Brookfield
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Brookfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Brookfield
14.9 mi
00h 20m
To Springfield
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Brookfield and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Brookfield and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boston Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Boston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Warren Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Old Warren Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ware Street

    1933 ft · 48 sec · Ware Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Ware Road

    890 ft · 20 sec · Ware Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Brookfield 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 35%
Main Street
4.25 mi · 14%
Old Warren Road
3.41 mi · 11%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 9%
Boston Post Road
1.66 mi · 5%
Thorndike Street
1.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 20m from West Brookfield
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Brookfield and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Brookfield to Springfield?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 14.9 miles from West Brookfield and 15.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Brookfield and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Brookfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 24.77 mi (39.86 km).

West Brookfield

#1 West Brookfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,713
Coordinates42.2353700, -72.1411900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.141068, 42.235252)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.80 $5.18 $10.37
Diesel $4.49 $4.85 $9.69

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Brookfield and Springfield. The current time is 03:27:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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