How far is Johnson, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Johnson, VT to Springfield, VT is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
121.33 mi
02h 37m
Flight
92.91 mi
149.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.91 mi
Kilometers
149.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.33 mi
Kilometers
195.26 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Johnson
60.6 mi
01h 18m
To Springfield
60.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lower Main Street West

    3132 ft · 53 sec · Lower Main Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  17. 17

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
63.3 mi · 52%
I 91 South
28 mi · 23%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 15 East
5.83 mi · 5%
Laporte Road
4.65 mi · 4%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

63.1 mi · 01h 13m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 18m from Johnson
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Johnson 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 Johnson to Springfield?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Johnson and 60.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Johnson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 92.91 mi (149.53 km).

Johnson

#1 Johnson

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population3,619
Coordinates44.6356100, -72.6804000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-72.6804, 44.63561)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $16.88
Round trip
$33.77
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.88 $33.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.08 $38.15
Premium $4.86 $20.79 $41.58
Diesel $6.00 $25.67 $51.33

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Springfield. The current time is 19:11:13.

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.