How far is Richford, VT from Springfield, VT?
The driving distance from Richford, VT to Springfield, VT is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Caledonia County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richford and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richford and Springfield.
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Start on River Street
43 m · 8 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1511 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Troy Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Troy Road
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Continue on Jay Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Jay Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
8.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 105
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 101
4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 101
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
67 m · 10 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 14
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5
5.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto I 91 South
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
119.9 mi · 2 hr 19 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 Richford and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richford and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richford to Springfield?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Barnet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Richford and 80.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.37 one way or $44.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richford and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Barnet
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 Barnet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richford and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 117.73 mi (189.47 km).
#1 Richford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 44.9969900, -72.6712400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.00 | $68.01 |
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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