How far is Bethel, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Bethel, VT to Springfield, VT is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
56.8 mi
01h 11m
Flight
37.74 mi
60.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.74 mi
Kilometers
60.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.8 mi
Kilometers
91.41 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-15T01:55
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
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
White River Junction
VT

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

From Bethel
28.4 mi
00h 35m
To Springfield
28.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Bethel and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cushing Drive

    59 m · 14 sec · Cushing Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 89 South

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
28 mi · 49%
I 89 South
21.6 mi · 38%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 107
1.73 mi · 3%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White River Junction
00h 35m from Bethel
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethel 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 Bethel to Springfield?

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Bethel and 28.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethel and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near White River Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White River Junction, 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 White River Junction.

RAIL

White River Junction

102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

19 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 37.74 mi (60.73 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel (-72.63399, 43.8334)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 Bethel and Springfield. The current time is 01:55:30.

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.