How far is Westfield, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Westfield, MA to Springfield, MA is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
13.71 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.35 mi
13.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.35 mi
Kilometers
13.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.71 mi
Kilometers
22.06 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
West Springfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

From Westfield
4.8 mi
00h 10m
To Springfield
8.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Westfield and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westfield and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

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

    157 m · 21 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    88 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    785 ft · 29 sec · Chapel Street

  5. 5

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

    992 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

  6. 6

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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Westfield Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Westfield Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    1847 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Park Street

    1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge

    65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge

    1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    867 ft · 11 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Plainfield Street

    2397 ft · 38 sec · Plainfield Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westfield Street
3.42 mi · 25%
Main Street
2.69 mi · 20%
Springfield Road
1.07 mi · 8%
Plainfield Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Park Avenue
0.43 mi · 3%
South Boulevard
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westfield Street

Continue on Westfield Street

3.42 mi · 00h 08m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Springfield
00h 10m from Westfield
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westfield 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 Westfield to Springfield?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

West Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Westfield and 8.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westfield and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near West Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

2 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.43 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population41,063
Coordinates42.1250900, -72.7495400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.749607, 42.125104)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.83 L · about $1.87
Round trip
$3.73
0.96 gal · 3.66 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.87 $3.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.11 $4.22
Premium $4.80 $2.30 $4.61
Diesel $4.49 $2.15 $4.31

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 Westfield and Springfield. The current time is 02:24:08.

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.