How far is Rockingham, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Rockingham, VT to Springfield, VT is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.4 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.67 mi
12.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.67 mi
Kilometers
12.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.96 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Rockingham
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockingham
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Springfield
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockingham
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 Rockingham
6.2 mi
00h 07m
To Springfield
6.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockingham Hill Road

    33 m · 9 sec · Rockingham Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting House Road

    1902 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

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

    1336 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockingham 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
6.56 mi · 53%
Charlestown Road
2.23 mi · 18%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 11%
Rockingham Road
1.22 mi · 10%
Meeting House Road
0.36 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

6.42 mi · 00h 07m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellows Falls
00h 07m from Rockingham
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Rockingham and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockingham to Springfield?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 6.2 miles from Rockingham and 6.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Rockingham and Patchy Frost then Sunny 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 Rockingham and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 7.67 mi (12.34 km).

Rockingham

#1 Rockingham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population4,986
Coordinates43.1875800, -72.4889800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockingham Hill Road (-72.489227, 43.18763)
End: Main Street (-72.48199, 43.298435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockingham and Springfield. The current time is 19:30:05.

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.