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Trip from Springfield, MA to Southwick, MA

Drive Time

17m

Distance

10.8 mi

17 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

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 Southwick, MA, MA

Southwick, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, MA to Southwick, MA covers 10.8 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MA 147, Feeding Hills Road, Memorial Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on MA 147. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.72 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

5.4 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Springfield, MA to Southwick, MA covers 10.8 miles and takes about 17m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 147 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Bridge): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Columbus Avenue

Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Boland Way

Turn left onto Boland Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Memorial Bridge

Continue onto Memorial Bridge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | MA 147 / Memorial Avenue

Enter roundabout onto MA 147 / Memorial Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 202; MA 10; MA 57 / College Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 202; MA 10; MA 57 / College Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 147 3.3 mi 5m
Feeding Hills Road 3.1 mi 4m
Memorial Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Southwick Street 1.6 mi 2m
College Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Memorial Bridge 0.3 mi <1m
Boland Way <0.1 mi <1m
Pynchon Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MA 147 — 3.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Southwick, 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

282 ft · 11 sec · East Columbus Avenue
4

Turn left onto Boland Way

407 ft · 8 sec · Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Continue on Memorial Bridge

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto MA 147

353 ft · 5 sec · Memorial Avenue
7

Continue on MA 147

1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Avenue
8

Turn straight onto MA 147

3.3 mi · 5 min · MA 147
9

Continue on MA 57

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street
10

Continue on MA 57

3.1 mi · 4 min · Feeding Hills Road
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 202; MA 10; MA 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · College Highway
12

Turn right onto MA 57

60 ft · 1 sec · Granville Road
13

Arrive at destination

MA 57

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 5.4 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.3 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 10.8 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.4 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southwick, 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.

+

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 10.8 miles and 17m.

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 MA 147 for about 3.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.4 mi from Springfield, MA · 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

5 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 10.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.4 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Southwick, MA

The final approach into Southwick, 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 Southwick, 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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.72 one way

$3.44 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $1.87 $3.74
premium $4.80 $2.04 $4.08
diesel $5.64 $2.40 $4.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Springfield, MA

Morning in Springfield on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southwick, MA

Morning in Southwick on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

1 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

17m 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 Southwick, MA covers 10.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 147, Feeding Hills Road, Memorial Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 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 $1.72 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 17m drive. You will face about 6 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Bridge): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Springfield, MA to Southwick, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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