How far is Danby, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Danby, VT to Springfield, VT is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
42.99 mi
01h 15m
Flight
26 mi
41.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26 mi
Kilometers
41.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.99 mi
Kilometers
69.19 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, May 30, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in Danby
Sat, May 30, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danby
2026-05-30T17:18
Arrive Springfield
Sat, May 30, 6:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danby
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
Mount Holly
VT

Town in Vermont

From Danby
21.5 mi
00h 37m
To Springfield
21.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    50 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 140 East

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 140 East

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 103 North

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  8. 8

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 10

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 10

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · River 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 Danby 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103 North
10.3 mi · 24%
Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 10
5.23 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 140 East
4.88 mi · 11%
River Street
3.06 mi · 7%
Church Street
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 103 North

At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 103 North

10.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Holly
00h 37m from Danby
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Danby and Light Rain then 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 Danby to Springfield?

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Danby and 21.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Danby and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

11 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

21 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Windsor station

36 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danby and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 26 mi (41.84 km).

Danby

#1 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Danby (-72.99538, 43.34618)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Danby and Springfield. The current time is 17:18:25.

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.