Directions and Maps
The University of Massachusetts is located just six miles from Interstate 91, which connects to all major highways including the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90). Routes 9 and 116 provide easy access to the University from I-91. Amherst and the University are served by regularly scheduled buses from New York City, Boston, Hartford, and Springfield. Amtrak offers service directly to Amherst from Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Vermont, and Canada. Amherst is a 45-minute drive from Bradley International Airport, which serves the Hartford/Springfield metropolitan area. Bradley International is a hub for many domestic carriers and offers connecting flights to international carriers. Local companies provide regularly scheduled or door-to-door airport shuttle service.
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From Boston and Points East
Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 4 (West Springfield), north on Route I-91 to Northampton, Exit 19. Right onto Route 9 east to Hadley/Amherst. Left onto Route 116 north and follow the signs for the University Campus. Travel time 2 hours from Boston.
From Pittsfield
Route 9 east to Hadley/Amherst. Left onto Route 116 north and follow the signs for the University Campus. Travel time 1 hour.
From Springfield
North on Route I-91 to Northampton, Exit 19. Right onto Route 9 east to Hadley/Amherst. Left onto Route 116 north and follow the signs for the University Campus. Travel time 45 mins.
From Bradley Airport and Hartford
North on Route I-91 to Northampton, Exit 19. Right onto Route 9 east to Hadley/Amherst. Left onto Route 116 north and follow the signs for the University Campus. Travel time 1hr., 15 mins.
From New York City
Route I-95 north to New Haven. North on Route
I-91 to Northampton, Exit 19. Right onto Route 9 east to Hadley/Amherst.
Left onto Route 116 north and follow the signs for the University Campus.
Travel time 3 1/2 hrs.