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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.9 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.45 mi
24.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.9 mi
Kilometers
28.81 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Springfield
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Monson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Springfield
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
Wilbraham
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From West Springfield
8.9 mi
00h 16m
To Monson
8.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lathrop Street

    122 m · 20 sec · Lathrop Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Street

    825 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1331 ft · 19 sec · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge

    65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge

    1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    867 ft · 11 sec · West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Plainfield Street

    2397 ft · 38 sec · Plainfield Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    1579 ft · 33 sec · Benton Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wilbraham Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Wilbraham Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Springfield Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1537 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monson Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Monson Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Wilbraham Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Wilbraham Road

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    2859 ft · 1 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    546 ft · 28 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    635 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbraham Road
6.46 mi · 36%
Monson Road
3 mi · 17%
Springfield Street
2.39 mi · 13%
State Street
2.24 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.28 mi · 7%
High Street
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilbraham
00h 16m from West Springfield
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

14 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

28 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Springfield and Monson. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.87 km).

West Springfield

#1 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population28,397
Coordinates42.1070400, -72.6203700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Monson

#2 Monson

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,750
Coordinates42.1042600, -72.3189700
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: West Springfield (-72.62037, 42.10704)
End: Monson (-72.31897, 42.10426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Springfield and Monson. The current time is 04:54:47.

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.