Origin
Springfield, MA
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to South Amherst, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
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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South Amherst, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to South Amherst, MA covers 21 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 391, Amherst Street, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on I 391. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 21 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 391 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese 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.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 391 North: Holyoke Court
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward I 391 North: Holyoke Court
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward High Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward High Street
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MA 116 / West Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 116 / West Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 391 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Amherst Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| West Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Granby Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Beech Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 91 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Purple Heart Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Amherst Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 391
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and South Amherst, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 391 North: Holyoke Court
10
Continue on I 391
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 391
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward High Street
12
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
13
Turn right onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Beech Street
14
Enter roundabout onto US 202
447 ft
·
7 sec
·
Purple Heart Drive
15
Continue on US 202
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Drive
16
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Granby Road
17
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
18
Turn left onto Amherst Street
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto MA 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Road
20
Continue on MA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 116
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
22
Continue on MA 116
330 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Street
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 116
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Street
24
Continue on MA 116
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
25
Enter roundabout onto Pomeroy Lane
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pomeroy Lane
26
Continue on Pomeroy Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pomeroy Lane
27
Arrive at destination
Pomeroy Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
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
South Amherst, MA
Morning in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
8:23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 South Amherst, MA covers 21 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 391, Amherst Street, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 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 $3.36 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 21 miles you will encounter 13 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Gridiron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Springfield, MA to South Amherst, 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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