Origin
South Amherst, MA
Morning in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
8:04 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
35m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Street, Amherst Road, Amherst Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 26.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
West Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Street | — | — |
| Amherst Road | — | — |
| Amherst Street | — | — |
| West State Street | — | — |
| Granby Road | — | — |
| Purple Heart Drive | — | — |
| Purple Heart Drive Rotary | — | — |
| Linden Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Street
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto West Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto West Street
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Street
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto West Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
8
Continue on Amherst Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Road
9
Turn left onto Amherst Street
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Amherst Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
11
Continue on Granby Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Granby Road
12
Continue on Purple Heart Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Drive
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Purple Heart Drive Rotary
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Purple Heart Drive Rotary
14
Exit the rotary onto Purple Heart Drive
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
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Franklin Street
17
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
18
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
19
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
5 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
21
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
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
25
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto Court Street
233 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
27
Turn right onto City Hall Place
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
28
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
8:04 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
35m 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 26.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Street, Amherst Road, Amherst Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 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 $4.24 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.
The drive from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Amherst, MA to Springfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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