Hampden, Massachusetts is located Southwestern Massachusetts, bordered by East Longmeadow on the west; Wilbraham on the north; Monson on the east; and Somers and Stafford, Connecticut, on the south. Hampden is 10 miles southeast of Springfield, 48 miles southwest of Worcester, 82 miles southwest of Boston, and 152 miles from New York City. There are no state highways in Hampden, but the county and rural roads are in good condition. The nearest state highway is Route 83 in the neighboring town of East Longmeadow. This highway is easily accessible from Hampden and leads into Springfield. There is no passenger or freight rail service in Hampden, but the network of intermodal facilities serving Massachusetts and Connecticut is easily accessible.

Some information gathered on Hampden, MA is courtesy of Commonwealth Communities at Mass.gov