How far is Wilbraham, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Wilbraham, MA to Springfield, MA is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.78 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.26 mi
13.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.26 mi
Kilometers
13.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.78 mi
Kilometers
14.13 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Wilbraham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilbraham
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
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 Wilbraham
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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Wilbraham
4.5 mi
00h 10m
To Springfield
4.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    556 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Springfield Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilbraham Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Wilbraham Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    1579 ft · 35 sec · Benton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilbraham 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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbraham Road
3.73 mi · 42%
Springfield Street
2.39 mi · 27%
State Street
2.24 mi · 26%
Benton Street
0.3 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Court Street
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wilbraham Road

Continue on 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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 10m from Wilbraham
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilbraham 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 Wilbraham to Springfield?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Wilbraham and 4.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wilbraham and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilbraham and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 8.26 mi (13.29 km).

Wilbraham

#1 Wilbraham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,670
Coordinates42.1237100, -72.4314700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.431471, 42.123797)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.36 $2.73
Premium $4.80 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $4.49 $1.39 $2.78

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 Wilbraham and Springfield. The current time is 20:49:14.

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.