How far is West Springfield, MA from Monson, MA?
The driving distance from West Springfield, MA to Monson, MA is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Springfield and Monson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Springfield and Monson.
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Start on the route
74 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lathrop Street
122 m · 20 sec · Lathrop Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
825 ft · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
86 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1331 ft · 19 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge
65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge
1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge
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Continue on West Street
867 ft · 11 sec · West Street
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Continue on Plainfield Street
2397 ft · 38 sec · Plainfield Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Benton Street
1579 ft · 33 sec · Benton Street
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Turn left onto Wilbraham Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Wilbraham Road
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Continue on Springfield Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1537 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Monson Road
3 mi · 6 min · Monson Road
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Continue on Wilbraham Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Wilbraham Road
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Continue on High Street
2859 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
546 ft · 28 sec · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue
635 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Springfield and Monson.
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.
Wilbraham Road
Turn left onto Wilbraham Road
3.73 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Monson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Springfield to Monson?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Wilbraham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from West Springfield and 8.9 miles from Monson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Monson.
Stop Ideas Near Wilbraham
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 Wilbraham.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Springfield and Monson. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.87 km).
#1 West Springfield
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
| Population | 28,397 |
| Coordinates | 42.1070400, -72.6203700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 8,750 |
| Coordinates | 42.1042600, -72.3189700 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monson (-72.31897, 42.10426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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