Origin
Southampton, MA
Morning in Southampton on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southampton, 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
24m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southampton, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
Southampton to Springfield is 15.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 91 and College Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a quick journey without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for its straightforward path and minimal time commitment, perfect for a brief excursion or connecting to a larger travel plan.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route features a mixed drive, with 39% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches on major roads like I 91, including a longest continuous segment of 6.2 miles on that highway. The drive also incorporates local roads such as College Highway and Westfield Road, offering a change of pace from the interstate. Expect a blend of faster-paced travel with opportunities for more local scenery as you navigate between these different road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near Lower Westfield Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (Lower Westfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Lower Westfield Road
Turn left onto Lower Westfield Road
Navigation decision point
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Boland Way
Turn left onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| College Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Westfield Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Homestead Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southampton Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Boland Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lower Westfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southampton, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Maple Street
88 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto MA 10
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
College Highway
3
Continue on MA 10
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Southampton Road
4
Turn left onto US 202
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Road
5
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Westfield Road
6
Turn slight right
152 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Homestead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Avenue
8
Turn left onto Lower Westfield Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lower Westfield Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
10
Merge onto I 91
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 91
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
12
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
13
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
16
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
17
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
11:02 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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Southampton, MA to Springfield, MA covers 15.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, College Highway, Westfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Southampton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (Lower Westfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Southampton, MA to Springfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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