How far is Chester, VT from Springfield, VT?
The driving distance from Chester, VT to Springfield, VT is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Springfield.
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Start on Grafton Street
22 m · 5 sec · Grafton Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 East
2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 East
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Continue on Chester Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Chester Road
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
29 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Springfield.
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.
Chester Road
Continue on Chester Road
3.55 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Springfield?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Chester and 4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Baltimore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 6.18 mi (9.95 km).
#1 Chester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 43.2628500, -72.5950900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.48199, 43.298435)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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