Origin
Belchertown, MA
Late night in Belchertown on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belchertown, MA to Springfield, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
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.
Belchertown, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Belchertown to Springfield is a straightforward 19.2-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. Because this trip is entirely local, you won't need to budget for an overnight stay, making it a perfect one-day excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the round trip, keeping costs very low for your commute or visit. The route connects two communities within the Northeast, moving you efficiently through the region. Since the drive is short, you have complete flexibility to plan your departure time without worrying about fatigue. It is a practical, no-nonsense trip that gets you where you need to go quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Road | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| North Liberty Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| State Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Three Rivers Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Washington Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Belchertown Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Road
— 8.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belchertown, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on US 202
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Keep slight right at fork onto North Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
3
Continue on North Liberty Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Liberty Street
4
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belchertown Street
5
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn right onto Springfield Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Street
7
Turn left onto Three Rivers Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Three Rivers Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Boston Road
9
Continue on State Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
12
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
13
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202 / Main Street
Depart onto US 202 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Washington Street
Keep slight right at fork onto North Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 20 / Boston Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / Boston Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Court Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
City Hall Place
Turn right onto City Hall Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Springfield, MA
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Patchy Fog
S 2 mph
0% chance
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
12 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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate via North Washington Street, North Liberty Street, and Belchertown Street for the entire duration of the trip. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find any monotonous stretches of multi-lane road here. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Washington Street, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and a constant change of pace. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these local roadways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Boston Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202 / Main Street.
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 21.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (North Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.2 miles (US 20 / Boston Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.7 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Boston Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (North Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.2 miles (US 20 / Boston Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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