How far is Pownal, VT from Springfield, VT?
The driving distance from Pownal, VT to Springfield, VT is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pownal and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pownal and Springfield.
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Start on Vermont Route 346
20 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 346
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Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
847 ft · 39 sec · Oak Hill School Road
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Turn right onto Ladd Brook Road
116 m · 23 sec · Ladd Brook Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 7
7.9 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Merge slight right onto North Street
1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30
1763 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30
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Continue on North Main Street
2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on Simonsville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Pownal 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.
U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pownal and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pownal to Springfield?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Pownal and 34.2 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pownal and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Okemo, Vermont
Fort Edward station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pownal and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 52.95 mi (85.22 km).
#1 Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.7656400, -73.2359400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.51 | $29.03 |
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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