Trip from Springfield, MA to Deerfield, MA

Q: How long is the trip from Springfield, MA to Deerfield, MA?

The drive from Springfield, MA to Deerfield, MA covers 35 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 91, Greenfield Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Springfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Drive Time

45m

Distance

35 mi

56 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 54m

10 AM

0h 49m

12 PM

0h 48m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 53m

8 PM

0h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through the Massachusetts landscape, this 35-mile trek from Springfield to Deerfield is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 45 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly manageable journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is as economical as it is efficient. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-91, which keeps the travel time predictable. Because both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two distinct points in the state.

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

17.5 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 78% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 27.4 miles on I-91. While the interstate provides a fast pace for the bulk of the journey, the final leg transitions onto Greenfield Road and Main Street as you arrive in Deerfield. Expect a transition from the typical interstate grind to more localized driving conditions once you exit the highway. The drive maintains a functional, consistent pace that allows you to reach your destination with minimal navigation stress.

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 27.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Greenfield Road. You will hit about 11 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 35 miles you will encounter 11 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): 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.

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.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Gridiron Street

Turn right onto Gridiron Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

29.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 24 Toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

34.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | Memorial Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Springfield, MA to Deerfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.

Conway

29.1 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 91	27.4 mi	32m
Greenfield Road	4.8 mi	7m
Main Street	0.5 mi	<1m
South Deerfield Bypass	0.4 mi	<1m
East Columbus Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
State Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Memorial Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Plainfield Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 91 — 27.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on City Hall Place

164 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place

Continue on Pynchon Street

404 ft · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Columbus Avenue

Turn right onto Gridiron Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Gridiron Street

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street

Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Plainfield Street

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge slight left

27 mi · 32 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

Turn right onto State Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · State Road

Continue on Greenfield Road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Greenfield Road

Continue on South Deerfield Bypass

0.4 mi · 33 sec · South Deerfield Bypass

Continue on Greenfield Road

4.3 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road

Turn left onto Memorial Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Memorial Street

Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Street

131 ft · 6 sec · Memorial Street

Turn right onto Old Main Street

262 ft · 12 sec · Old Main Street

Turn left onto Albany Road

62 ft · 4 sec · Albany Road

Turn left

151 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 45-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for mid-route stops, as the distance is short enough to drive in one go. Keep in mind that with no planned stops, you should ensure your fuel levels are sufficient before leaving Springfield to stay within your $6 budget. If you prefer to avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your departure outside of typical morning or evening commuter peaks on I-91. Enjoy the simplicity of this direct route and focus on the ease of reaching Deerfield without the need for complex travel logistics.

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 17.5 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.4 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 35 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.5 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 35 miles and 45m.

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 27.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.5 mi from Springfield, MA · 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Deerfield, MA

The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, 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

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 14.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.57 one way

$11.14 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$6.06	$12.12
premium	$4.80	$6.61	$13.23
diesel	$5.64	$7.78	$15.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.5	$3.68	$1.68
Efficient EV	8.8	$3.06	$1.40
EV Truck/SUV	14	$4.90	$2.24

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 16 hours ago

Origin

Springfield, MA

Morning in Springfield on Monday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Deerfield, MA

Morning in Deerfield on Monday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

17 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

45m 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 Deerfield, MA covers 35 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 91, Greenfield Road, Main 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 17.5 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 $5.57 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.