Origin
Bondsville, MA
Morning in Bondsville on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bondsville, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bondsville, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
This quick 17.5-mile trip from Bondsville to Springfield, Massachusetts, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Boston Road, State Street, and Three Rivers Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $3. Given its brevity, this route offers a straightforward and uncomplicated drive, ideal for those looking for a simple point-to-point travel experience within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Road | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| State Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Three Rivers Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Palmer Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sykes Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Road
— 8.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bondsville, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on MA 181
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on MA 181
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmer Street
3
Continue on MA 181
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sykes Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Springfield Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Street
6
Turn left onto Three Rivers Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Three Rivers Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Boston Road
8
Continue on State Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Street
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
11
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
12
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Three Rivers Road
Turn left onto Three Rivers Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 20 / Boston Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / Boston Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Court Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
City Hall Place
Turn right onto City Hall Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
10:36 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
1 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
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 17.5-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on Boston Road. This means you'll be engaging with traffic signals and intersections frequently, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise. The route prioritizes local connectivity over speed or scenic vistas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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 2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Three Rivers Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 20 / Boston Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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: at 2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Three Rivers Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 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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