How far is Arlington, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Arlington, VT to Springfield, VT is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.69 mi
01h 21m
Flight
37.2 mi
59.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.2 mi
Kilometers
59.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.69 mi
Kilometers
79.97 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-15T03:28
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Peru
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Arlington
24.8 mi
00h 40m
To Springfield
24.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 7A

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 7A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 313

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland

    1132 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    9.8 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30

    1763 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 East

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 East

  15. 15

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Chester Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 23%
U.S. Route 7
9.82 mi · 20%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 9%
Simonsville Road
3.68 mi · 7%
Chester Road
3.55 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 11 30

Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

11.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
00h 40m from Arlington
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Springfield?

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Arlington and 24.9 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Peru

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peru, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peru.

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

24 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

38 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Rutland station

43 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Claremont

45 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 37.2 mi (59.87 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America

Population2,204
Coordinates43.0748000, -73.1540000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-73.154, 43.0748)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.81
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.90 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.80 $15.60
Premium $4.86 $8.50 $17.00
Diesel $6.00 $10.49 $20.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Springfield. The current time is 03:28:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.