Origin
Springfield, MA
Late night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Westfield, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MA
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Westfield, MA
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Trip Overview
Springfield, MA to Westfield, MA is 9.8 miles and takes about 20m via Westfield Street/East Main Street/Springfield Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Massachusetts. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're already in the area. You won't need an overnight stay, and the minimal distance means you can easily fit it into any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Street | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Springfield Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Columbus Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westfield Street
— 3.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Westfield, MA.
1
Start on City Hall Place
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
2
Continue on Pynchon Street
403 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pynchon Street
3
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto Gridiron Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gridiron Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto MA 20A
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Plainfield Street
7
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Street
8
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North End Bridge
9
Enter roundabout onto US 20
285 ft
·
3 sec
·
Park Street
10
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Park Street
11
Continue on South Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Boulevard
12
Merge onto US 20
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Westfield Street
13
Continue on US 20
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
14
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 20; US 202; MA 10
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Elm Street
16
Turn left onto US 20
515 ft
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Street
17
Turn right
165 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Gridiron Street
Turn right onto Gridiron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 20 / Park Street
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / Park Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.27 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $5.06 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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
Westfield, MA
Late night in Westfield on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
20m 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?
This route covers 9.8 miles with zero highway driving. You'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 3.4 miles on Westfield Street. Expect to navigate town driving and traffic signals for most of this drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Westfield Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.1 miles in near East Columbus Avenue.
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 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Gridiron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
212 ft
67 ft
Total Climb
205 ft
Total Descent
130 ft
Highest Point
212 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
146 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Springfield, MA
Full guide →Founded 1636
Springfield is the largest city on the Connecticut River, in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, USA. It sits 24 miles (40 km) north of Hartford, Connecticut, and 5 miles (8 km) north of the Connecticut state line. Springfield and Hartford are the principal cities in the Knowledge Corridor - the second largest urban region in New England with 1.9 million people, 29 universities and colleges, and 120,000 university students.
Top landmarks
- • Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District — historic district in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
- • Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts — art museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
- • Springfield Science Museum — museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
Arriving in Westfield, MA
Full guide →Founded 1660
Westfield is a city in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. It includes the village of Wyben.
Top landmarks
- • Mechanic Street Cemetery — historic cemetery in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States
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 20m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 3.4 miles on Westfield Street. 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 (East Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Gridiron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Main Street): 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 Westfield, 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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