How far is Chelsea, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Chelsea, VT to Springfield, VT is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
63 mi
01h 25m
Flight
47.8 mi
76.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63 mi
Kilometers
101.39 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Chelsea
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
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 Chelsea
31.5 mi
00h 42m
To Springfield
31.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 110

    13.3 mi · 22 min · Vermont Route 110

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 132

    765 ft · 27 sec · Route 132

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1171 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 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 Chelsea and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
28 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 110
13.3 mi · 21%
Route 132
12.7 mi · 20%
Vermont Route 14
4.91 mi · 8%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 3%
Clinton Street
1.32 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White River Junction
00h 42m from Chelsea
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 31.5 miles from Chelsea and 31.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Chelsea and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 47.8 mi (76.93 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

Town in Vermont, US

Population1,294
Coordinates43.9897900, -72.4476000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Chelsea (-72.4476, 43.98979)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $8.76
Round trip
$17.52
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.76 $17.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.89 $19.79
Premium $4.86 $10.78 $21.57
Diesel $6.00 $13.31 $26.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Springfield. The current time is 00:02:26.

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.