How far is Cavendish, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Cavendish, VT to Springfield, VT is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
15.61 mi
00h 27m
Flight
8.56 mi
13.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.61 mi
Kilometers
25.12 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 11, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Cavendish
Sat, Apr 11, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cavendish
2026-04-11T08:47
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 11, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cavendish
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Perkinsville
VT

City in Weathersfield, Vermont, United States of America

From Cavendish
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Springfield
7.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1576 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 131

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 131

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 106

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 106

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 106

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 106

  5. 5

    Continue on River Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cavendish 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 131
6.56 mi · 42%
Vermont Route 106
5.69 mi · 36%
River Street
3.06 mi · 20%
Main Street
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 131

Continue on Vermont Route 131

6.56 mi · 00h 10m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkinsville
00h 13m from Cavendish
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cavendish and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Perkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Cavendish and 7.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cavendish and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Perkinsville

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

11 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

16 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

27 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cavendish and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 8.56 mi (13.78 km).

Cavendish

#1 Cavendish

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

Population1,415
Coordinates43.3820200, -72.6081500
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Cavendish (-72.60815, 43.38202)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.34
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.17 $4.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $4.86 $2.67 $5.34
Diesel $6.00 $3.30 $6.60

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 Cavendish and Springfield. The current time is 08:47:10.

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.