The Crossroads of New England
Western New England University is located in the western region of Massachusetts in the city of Springfield. Described as being at "The Crossroads of New England," the intersection of I-91 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield is located approximately 90 miles from Boston, 30 miles from Hartford, CT, and 150 miles from New York City.
The city is served by Amtrak and Peter Pan Bus Lines at Springfield Union Station. The bus and train terminals are serviced by taxis and the city bus (PVTA). Bradley International Airport (located in Windsor Locks, CT) is a short drive from the campus (20 miles).
To reach Western New England University by car
From the East and West (Boston, Albany) via the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90):
Leave the Mass. Pike at Exit 51. Turn left onto I-291. Take Exit 5 off I-291 ("Route 20-A West to East Springfield"). Bear right at the end of the exit ramp on Page Blvd. Take the left at the first light onto Roosevelt Ave. Take Roosevelt Avenue 2.5 miles to the intersection with Wilbraham Road (fifth traffic light). Turn left onto Wilbraham Road and follow it 1.5 miles through the second light. Turn right into the parking lot of the Welcome Center. (Total 5.6 miles from Mass. Pike.)
From the North via Interstate 91:
Leave I-91 at Exit 6, ("Ludlow, Boston 1-291"). Travel to Exit 5B, ("East Springfield"). Turn right off of the ramp onto Page Blvd. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Roosevelt Ave. Take Roosevelt Avenue 2.5 miles to the intersection with Wilbraham Road (fifth traffic light). Turn left onto Wilbraham Road and follow it 1.5 miles through the second light. Turn right into the parking lot of the Welcome Center. (Total 8.6 miles from I-91)
From the South via Interstate 91:
Leave I-91 at Exit 2 ("East Longmeadow"). Follow signs ("Route 83") to the light at the intersection of Longhill and Sumner Ave. Turn right onto Sumner Ave. Travel straight on Sumner Ave. (which becomes Allen St.)* to the traffic light at the intersection of Allen St. and Bradley Road (3.2 miles). Turn left onto Bradley Road and travel 1.6 miles to Wilbraham Rd. and turn right. Travel 0.2 miles and turn right, into the parking lot of the Welcome Center. (Total 5.7 miles from I-91.)
To reach Western New England University by plane
There are many livery services available to take you to and from all major airports in Boston, New York, and in the Springfield area. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 800-325-1122 for more information.
Flights arriving at Bradley International Airport (Hartford/Springfield), 30 miles from Springfield, MA
Airport code = BDL. Bradley Airport is serviced by Exclusive Car Service (877-695-4665), Valley Transporter (1-800-872-8752), and taxi cabs.
Flights arriving at Logan International Airport (Boston), 90 miles from Springfield, MA
Airport code = BOS. Logan Airport is served by Exclusive Car Service (877-695-4665) and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Click here to view Peter Pan's schedule from the airport to Peter Pan's Springfield terminal. Once in Springfield, you can take a taxi to the Western New England University campus.
Flights arriving at LaGuardia Airport (New York City), 150 miles from Springfield, MA or John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York City), 150 miles from Springfield, MA
Airport code = LGA or airport code = JFK. You can take Peter Pan from New York's Port Authority to Peter Pan's Springfield terminal or Amtrak from New York Penn Station to Amtrak's Union Station in Springfield. Once in Springfield, you can take a taxi to the Western New England University campus.
The University’s mailing address is 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA, 01119-2684. You can call the University at 413-782-3111 or toll-free at 1-800-325-1122, or contact us via email at learn@wne.edu.
