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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.51 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.95 mi
85.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.95 mi
Kilometers
85.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.51 mi
Kilometers
110.25 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Mon, May 4, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Pownal
Tue, May 5, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pownal
2026-05-04T21:55
Arrive Springfield
Mon, May 4, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pownal
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
Manchester
VT

Town in Vermont

From Pownal
34.2 mi
00h 44m
To Springfield
34.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 346

    20 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 346

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road

    847 ft · 39 sec · Oak Hill School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ladd Brook Road

    116 m · 23 sec · Ladd Brook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    7.9 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Street

    1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    21.2 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30

    1763 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 East

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 East

  22. 22

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Chester Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
29.2 mi · 43%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 6%
Simonsville Road
3.68 mi · 5%
Chester Road
3.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 44m from Pownal
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

40 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fort Edward station

43 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

50 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

50 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pownal and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 52.95 mi (85.22 km).

Pownal

#1 Pownal

Town in Bennington County, Vermont

Population3,386
Coordinates42.7656400, -73.2359400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 346 (-73.235974, 42.765631)
End: Main Street (-72.48199, 43.298435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pownal and Springfield. The current time is 21:55:42.

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.