Origin
South Hadley, MA
Late night in South Hadley on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Hadley, 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
22m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Hadley, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from South Hadley to Springfield, you are looking at a quick 12.8-mile trip that typically takes about 22 minutes. This straightforward journey stays entirely within Massachusetts and is easily accomplished in a single day. You won't need to worry about high costs, as the estimated fuel budget is just $2. Because the route is so short, it functions perfectly as a simple point-to-point commute rather than a multi-day excursion. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a quick visit, this drive is efficient and requires zero overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 391 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| I 91 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Newton Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| College Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lamb Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Canal Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 391
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hadley, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Church Street
180 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn left onto Park Street
398 ft
·
20 sec
·
Park Street
3
Turn sharp left onto MA 116
336 ft
·
9 sec
·
Woodbridge Street
4
Continue on MA 116
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
5
Continue on MA 116
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
6
Continue on MA 116
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lamb Street
7
Turn right onto MA 116
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
8
Continue on MA 116
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Canal Street
9
Continue on MA 116
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
11
Merge onto I 391
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 391
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
13
Merge onto I 91
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
15
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
16
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
19
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
20
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 116 / Woodbridge Street
Turn sharp left onto MA 116 / Woodbridge Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
12 mi into trip
|
~21m 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...
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.22 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:17 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
14 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
22m 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 that steers clear of high-speed interstates entirely. You will navigate primarily via Park Street, Woodbridge Street, and College Street, giving you a consistent feel of local roads throughout the entire 12.8-mile distance. Since there is zero highway share, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace rather than a highway cruise. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Park Street, highlighting the frequent turns and transitions inherent in this local path. This is a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on navigating the local grid.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on I 391.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Park Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.7 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: near the start (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 116 / Woodbridge Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
244 ft
55 ft
Total Climb
166 ft
Total Descent
343 ft
Highest Point
244 ft
Elevation Range
189 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 South Hadley, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
9.5 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in South Hadley, MA
Full guide →South Hadley is a city in the Pioneer Valley area of Massachusetts. It is home to Mount Holyoke College.
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 22m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on I 391. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 116 / Woodbridge Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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