Origin
Holyoke, MA
Late night in Holyoke on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holyoke, 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
13m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holyoke, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Holyoke and Springfield, this 8.6-mile trip is an incredibly efficient local commute. You can expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Hampshire Street, Maple Street, and Resnic Boulevard, you won't encounter any highway driving during your travel. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an exceptionally economical trip that requires no overnight planning. Navigating through the heart of the Northeast, you will find this path straightforward and highly practical for anyone needing to move between these two Massachusetts cities quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 391 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| I 91 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hampshire Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boland Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hall of Fame Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Resnic Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 391
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holyoke, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
290 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hampshire Street
3
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto Resnic Boulevard
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
6
Continue on I 391
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 391
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
8
Merge onto I 91
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
10
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
11
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
14
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
15
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hampshire Street
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
Navigation decision point
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connec...
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfiel...
5
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Boland Way
Turn left onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
1:58 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
13m 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 that keeps you focused on navigating city streets rather than cruising on an open interstate. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a series of maneuvers through urban corridors rather than high-speed stretches. The longest uninterrupted section is 0 miles on Hampshire Street, which confirms that you will be dealing with constant turns and intersections throughout the duration of the trip. The character of this drive is strictly functional and urban, requiring your full attention as you transition from Holyoke into Springfield. It is a dense, hands-on experience that rewards drivers who stay alert at every intersection.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on I 391.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 391 and I 91. 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 Hampshire 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 8.4 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 (Hampshire Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
194 ft
67 ft
Total Climb
97 ft
Total Descent
223 ft
Highest Point
194 ft
Elevation Range
127 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Holyoke, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Holyoke, MA
Full guide →Holyoke is a city in the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts. It is a former mill city, which made a large chunk of the worlds paper. It has interesting architecture and is close to many attractions. It contains the Volleyball Hall of Fame and some of the largest former paper mills. If you visit, there are a number of things here and close by to entertain you.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on I 391. 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 0.1 miles (Hampshire Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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