How far is Hartford, VT from Springfield, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Springfield, VT is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Springfield.
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Start on Christian Street
13 m · 1 sec · Christian Street
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Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Turn right
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Woodstock Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2584 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1257 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
28.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
1270 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Charlestown Road
2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Main Street
1562 ft · 50 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 Hartford 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.
North Main Street
Merge slight left
28.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Springfield?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Hartford and 18.2 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Windsor station
Claremont
White River Junction
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 26.05 mi (41.92 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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