Origin
South Amherst, MA
Morning in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Amherst, MA
Phil Evenden
Springfield, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA is 21.4 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 391, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Massachusetts, taking you from one part of the Northeast region to another. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a quick trip that's easy to fit into any schedule. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 28% of the journey on the highway. You'll spend a good portion of your time navigating surface streets like Amherst Street and West Street, which means frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles on I 391, offering a brief period of faster travel before you transition back to local roads. This mix means you'll experience both highway speeds and the stop-and-go nature of urban and suburban driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 391 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near MA 116 / West Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (MA 116 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 116 / West Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 116 / West Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connec...
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfiel...
5
21 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Boland Way
Turn left onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
18.2 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 391 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Amherst Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| West Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Granby Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Purple Heart Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 91 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pomeroy Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 391
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Pomeroy Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomeroy Lane
2
Enter roundabout onto West Street
110 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Street
3
Continue on West Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 116
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
5
Continue on MA 116
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 116
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Street
7
Continue on MA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
8
Continue on MA 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Road
9
Turn left onto Amherst Street
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Amherst Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
11
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Granby Road
12
Continue on US 202
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Drive
13
Enter roundabout onto US 202
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Drive
14
Continue on US 202
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Drive
15
Continue on Linden Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
16
Turn left onto West Franklin Street
490 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Franklin Street
17
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
19
Continue on I 391
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 391
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
21
Merge onto I 91
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
23
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
24
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
27
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
28
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA covers 21.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 391, Amherst Street, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from South Amherst, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (MA 116 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Springfield, MA
More from South Amherst, MA
More trips to Springfield, MA
Explore more options from South Amherst, MA or browse trips ending in Springfield, MA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MA road trips.