Queens to Springfield by train
Springfield lies 1,343 km (835 mi) west of Queens, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 11 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,639 km (1,018 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Queens | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 114,394 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Forest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main Street | Springfield, Lincoln Depot, Springfield Union Station |
Clocks in Springfield are 1 h behind Queens right now, so a 18 h 11 min journey lands only 17 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Queens?
1,343 km (835 mi) in a straight line, west of Queens; by road roughly 1,639 km (1,018 mi).
How long does it take to get from Queens to Springfield by train?
About 18 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Queens and Springfield?
Springfield is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.