Origin
Springfield, MA
Night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Belchertown, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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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.
Springfield, MA
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Belchertown, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Belchertown, MA covers 19.1 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 Springfield Expressway, US 202, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Springfield Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.06 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
9.5 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Springfield, MA to Belchertown, MA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springfield Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Columbus Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (East Columbus Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Boland Way
Turn right onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
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~20m in
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Brook Street
Turn right onto Brook Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.1 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 202 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| US 202 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Burnett Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Chicopee Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| School Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Holyoke Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Springfield Expressway
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Belchertown, MA.
1
Start on City Hall Place
164 ft
·
7 sec
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City Hall Place
2
Continue on Pynchon Street
403 ft
·
19 sec
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Pynchon Street
3
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
282 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Columbus Avenue
4
Turn right onto Boland Way
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Chestnut Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Merge onto I 291; US 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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Springfield Expressway
9
Continue on Burnett Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnett Road
10
Continue on Holyoke Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
11
Turn left onto West Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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West Street
12
Turn right onto Brook Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Brook Street
13
Continue on Taylor Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Taylor Street
14
Turn right onto Carver Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Carver Street
15
Continue on Chicopee Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Chicopee Street
16
Continue on School Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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School Street
17
Turn right onto US 202
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202
18
Turn left onto US 202
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 202
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 9.5 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 19.1 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.5 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belchertown, 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 19.1 miles and 37m.
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 Springfield Expressway for about 4.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.5 mi from Springfield, MA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.5 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belchertown, MA
The final approach into Belchertown, 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 Belchertown, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Belchertown, MA
Night in Belchertown on Tuesday
Local time
10:48 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
22 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 Belchertown, MA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springfield Expressway, US 202, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 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 $3.06 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 19.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (East Columbus Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Springfield, MA to Belchertown, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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