How far is Grand Isle, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Grand Isle, VT to Springfield, VT is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
143.91 mi
02h 57m
Flight
106.31 mi
171.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.31 mi
Kilometers
171.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.91 mi
Kilometers
231.6 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Mon, Apr 13, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Grand Isle
Tue, Apr 14, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Isle
2026-04-13T19:13
Arrive Springfield
Mon, Apr 13, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Isle
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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Grand Isle
71.9 mi
01h 28m
To Springfield
72 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S
Destination
67°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Isle and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on East Shore North

    69 m · 10 sec · East Shore North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    14.5 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Isle 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
112 mi · 78%
I 91 South
28 mi · 19%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 1%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.3 mi
I 91
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
01h 28m from Grand Isle
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle to Springfield?

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Grand Isle and 72 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Isle and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 106.31 mi (171.09 km).

Grand Isle

#1 Grand Isle

Town in Vermont

Population2,115
Coordinates44.7225400, -73.2923500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Isle (-73.29235, 44.72254)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $20.04
Round trip
$40.08
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.04 $40.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.64 $45.28
Premium $4.86 $24.68 $49.36
Diesel $6.00 $30.46 $60.93

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Isle and Springfield. The current time is 19:13:25.

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.