How long is the commute from Springfield, MA?
Workers who live in Springfield, MA take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
18.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 18.2%
How people in Springfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Springfield | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.0% (±1.7 points) | 76.0% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±1.3 points) | 7.9% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±0.8 points) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±1.0 points) | 10.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Springfield, the average commute is lower than in Hampden County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Springfield, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Hampden County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hampden County, Springfield ranks 20 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 329 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Springfield
| Vehicles available | Springfield | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.2% (±1.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.6% (±2.0 points) | 37.7% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.7% (±1.7 points) | 34.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.5% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Springfield, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hampden County (12.0%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Springfield
| Springfield | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±1.0 points) | 10.5% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% (±1.1 points) | 92.1% (±0.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±1.4 points) | 89.0% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Springfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Hampden County (89.0%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Springfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | — | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| East Longmeadow | 4.2 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Chicopee | 4.6 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Longmeadow (community) | 4.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Longmeadow | 4.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Wilbraham (community) | 5.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Wilbraham | 5.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| West Springfield Town | 5.7 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow | 6.3 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Longmeadow, MA (22.6 minutes), Longmeadow (community), MA (24.8 minutes), Longmeadow, MA (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hampden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Westfield | 26.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 15 | Hampden | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 | Longmeadow | 24.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | East Longmeadow | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Agawam Town | 22.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Chicopee | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 20 | Springfield | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) |
| 21 | Ludlow | 20.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Holyoke | 19.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 22 (tie) | West Springfield Town | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Hampden County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Springfield
How long is the average commute in Springfield?
Workers who live in Springfield, MA take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Springfield without a car?
18.2% of households in Springfield have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Springfield?
8.4% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Springfield worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield city, Massachusetts
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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