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Trip from Springfield, MA to Amherst Center, MA

Drive Time

38m

Distance

26.1 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Springfield, MA, MA

Springfield, MA

Italo Melo

Downtown Amherst Center, MA, MA

Amherst Center, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, MA to Amherst Center, MA covers 26.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, Russell Street, North Maple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 38m highway drive covering 26.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Russell Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.5 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 17.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

392 ft 67 ft

Total Climb

514 ft

Total Descent

270 ft

Highest Point

392 ft

~11.2 mi in

Elevation Range

325 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Russell Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Columbus Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Gridiron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Columbus Avenue

Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Gridiron Street

Turn right onto Gridiron Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
19.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | MA 9 / Bridge Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 9 / Bridge Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
26 mi into trip | ~38m in | Boltwood Avenue

Turn right onto Boltwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 17.5 mi 20m
Russell Street 3.8 mi 7m
North Maple Street 1 mi 1m
Amity Street 0.8 mi 1m
Rocky Hill Road 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
East Columbus Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Bridge Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 17.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Amherst Center, MA.

1

Start on City Hall Place

164 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place
2

Continue on Pynchon Street

403 ft · 19 sec · Pynchon Street
3

Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn right onto Gridiron Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Gridiron Street
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street
6

Turn slight left onto MA 20A

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Plainfield Street
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
8

Merge onto I 91

17 mi · 20 min · I 91
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
10

Enter roundabout onto MA 9

56 ft · 2 sec · Bridge Street
11

Continue on MA 9

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Bridge Street
12

Continue on MA 9

3.8 mi · 7 min · Russell Street
13

Turn left onto North Maple Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Maple Street
14

Turn right onto Rocky Hill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Rocky Hill Road
15

Continue on Amity Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Amity Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto North Pleasant Street

65 ft · 9 sec · North Pleasant Street
17

Turn left onto Main Street

224 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
18

Turn right onto Boltwood Avenue

117 ft · 5 sec · Boltwood Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

Boltwood Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26.1 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst Center, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, MA

This is one driving day of about 26.1 miles and 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 17.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13 mi from Springfield, MA · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

13 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Amherst Center, MA

The final approach into Amherst Center, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Amherst Center, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 14.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.15 one way

$8.31 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $4.52 $9.04
premium $4.80 $4.93 $9.86
diesel $5.64 $5.80 $11.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Springfield, MA

Evening in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Amherst Center, MA

Evening in Amherst Center on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Springfield, MA to Amherst Center, MA covers 26.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Russell Street, North Maple Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Springfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.15 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 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Gridiron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Springfield, MA to Amherst Center, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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