How far is Saint Albans, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, VT to Springfield, VT is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.02 mi
02h 18m
Flight
108.68 mi
174.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.68 mi
Kilometers
174.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.02 mi
Kilometers
236.61 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Thu, Apr 16, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-04-16T03:02
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
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
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Saint Albans
73.4 mi
01h 09m
To Springfield
73.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on I 89

    69 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    112.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
113 mi · 77%
I 91 South
28 mi · 19%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 1%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Saint Albans State Highway
0.85 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 11m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
01h 09m from Saint Albans
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Saint Albans and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Springfield?

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Saint Albans and 73.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.47 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Saint Albans and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 108.68 mi (174.9 km).

Saint Albans

#1 Saint Albans

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,540
Coordinates44.8108800, -73.0831900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-73.083451, 44.810905)
End: Main Street (-72.48199, 43.298435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.64 L · about $20.47
Round trip
$40.95
10.38 gal · 39.28 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.47 $40.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.13 $46.26
Premium $4.86 $25.21 $50.43
Diesel $6.00 $31.12 $62.25

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Springfield. The current time is 03:02:40.

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.