How far is Bellows Falls, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Bellows Falls, VT to Springfield, VT is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.3 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.56 mi
18.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.56 mi
Kilometers
18.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.3 mi
Kilometers
23.02 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Fri, Apr 10, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Bellows Falls
Fri, Apr 10, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellows Falls
2026-04-10T22:33
Arrive Springfield
Fri, Apr 10, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellows Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rockingham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Bellows Falls
7.1 mi
00h 10m
To Springfield
7.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellows Falls and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Westminster Street

    95 m · 5 sec · Westminster Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield

    1336 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellows Falls 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
6.64 mi · 46%
Charlestown Road
2.23 mi · 16%
Rockingham Road
2.22 mi · 15%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 9%
Rockingham Street
1.15 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

6.42 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
00h 10m from Bellows Falls
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellows Falls and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellows Falls to Springfield?

The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Bellows Falls and 7.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellows Falls and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockingham, 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 Rockingham.

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

7 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

22 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

30 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellows Falls and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 km).

Bellows Falls

#1 Bellows Falls

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

Population2,967
Coordinates43.1334100, -72.4439800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellows Falls (-72.44398, 43.13341)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.95
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.97 $3.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.23 $4.46
Premium $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $6.00 $3.00 $6.00

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellows Falls and Springfield. The current time is 22:33:08.

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.