Origin
South Deerfield, MA
Morning in South Deerfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Deerfield, 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
38m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Deerfield, MA
Phil Evenden
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between South Deerfield and Springfield, Massachusetts, you are in for a quick 30.9-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Park Street, North Main Street, and Elm Street rather than hopping on the interstate. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a highly economical route that keeps you within the Northeast region for the duration of the trip. Because the entire drive is short and manageable, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the travel time. It is a straightforward, practical connection for anyone needing to transit between these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 28.4 mi | 33m |
| Greenfield Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Boland Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hall of Fame Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 28.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Deerfield, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Park Street
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Park Street
2
Continue on Park Street
66 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
169 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Turn left onto US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Greenfield Road
6
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 91
28 mi
·
33 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.5 — 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
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
30.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Boland Way
Turn left onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
20 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
38m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of surface streets that require your full attention behind the wheel. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Park Street, the driving experience is defined by frequent transitions and turns rather than long, uninterrupted segments. The path through local streets offers a distinct feel compared to a standard interstate haul, demanding a more engaged driving style. By avoiding major highways, you remain on local arteries for the entirety of the 34-minute duration.
93% 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: 28.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Greenfield Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
435 ft
67 ft
Total Climb
302 ft
Total Descent
438 ft
Highest Point
435 ft
~19.6 mi in
Elevation Range
368 ft
About the Cities
Starting in South Deerfield, MA
Full guide →Deerfield is a small town in Franklin County in western Massachusetts. It is home to Deerfield Academy prep school.
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 38m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 91. 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
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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