Origin
Springfield, MA
Afternoon in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MA
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Amherst, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA covers 25.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pynchon Street, East Columbus Avenue, Gridiron Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.9 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 25.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pynchon 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 Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA is easy. At 37m 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 Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pynchon Street | — | — |
| East Columbus Avenue | — | — |
| Gridiron Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Plainfield Street | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Russell Street | — | — |
| Mill Valley Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pynchon Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Amherst, MA.
1
Start on City Hall Place
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
2
Continue on Pynchon Street
404 ft
·
20 sec
·
Pynchon Street
3
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Columbus Avenue
4
Turn right onto Gridiron Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gridiron Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Plainfield Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
9
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bridge Street
12
Continue on Russell Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Russell Street
13
Turn right onto Mill Valley Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Valley Road
14
Continue on East Hadley Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hadley Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Pleasant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pleasant Street
16
Turn right onto Depot Road
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Depot Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
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
Amherst, MA
Afternoon in Amherst on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
25 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
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 Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA covers 25.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pynchon Street, East Columbus Avenue, Gridiron Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA is easy. At 37m 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 Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to Amherst, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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