How far is Rochester, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Rochester, VT to Springfield, VT is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
69.2 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.01 mi
69.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.01 mi
Kilometers
69.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.36 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Wed, Apr 15, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
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
Plymouth
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Rochester
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Springfield
40.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road

    18 m · 9 sec · Bethel Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    128 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 100

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto U.S. Route 4

    6.2 mi · 9 min · U.S. Route 4

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 103 North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  11. 11

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 10

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 10

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
25.8 mi · 37%
Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 100 South
6.97 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 4
6.24 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 10
5.23 mi · 8%
River Street
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100

Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

14.1 mi · 00h 21m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 38m from Rochester
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to Springfield?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Rochester and 40.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rochester and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

15 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

22 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

33 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.22 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates43.8745100, -72.8078800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.807884, 43.87453)
End: Main Street (-72.48199, 43.298435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.88 $21.75
Premium $4.86 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $6.00 $14.63 $29.27

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Springfield. The current time is 01:02:05.

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.