How far is Putney, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Putney, VT to Springfield, VT is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.52 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.45 mi
36.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Putney.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.45 mi
Kilometers
36.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.52 mi
Kilometers
45.9 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Putney
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putney
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Putney
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bellows Falls
VT

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

From Putney
14.3 mi
00h 18m
To Springfield
14.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Putney and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2561 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Putney Landing Road

    1266 ft · 27 sec · Putney Landing Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    694 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

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

    1336 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Putney 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Putney Landing Road
23.8 mi · 83%
Charlestown Road
2.23 mi · 8%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.78 mi · 3%
US 5
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Putney Landing Road

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellows Falls
00h 18m from Putney
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Putney 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 Putney to Springfield?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Bellows Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Putney and 14.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellows Falls

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

27 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

37 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putney and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 22.45 mi (36.13 km).

Putney

#1 Putney

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,438
Coordinates42.9748000, -72.5217600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Putney (-72.52176, 42.9748)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.97
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.98 $7.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $6.00 $6.06 $12.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Putney and Springfield. The current time is 22:08:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.