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

The driving distance from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Springfield, VT is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.7 mi
01h 27m
Flight
80.87 mi
130.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.87 mi
Kilometers
130.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.7 mi
Kilometers
149.18 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Johnsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Johnsbury
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Johnsbury
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
West Fairlee
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Saint Johnsbury
46.3 mi
00h 43m
To Springfield
46.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Portland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  5. 5

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Johnsbury 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
88.7 mi · 96%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.3 mi
US 5
0.24 mi
Portland Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

87.2 mi · 01h 41m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Fairlee
00h 43m from Saint Johnsbury
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

West Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Saint Johnsbury and 46.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near West Fairlee

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

29 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

32 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

48 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

49 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Johnsbury and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 80.87 mi (130.14 km).

Saint Johnsbury

#1 Saint Johnsbury

Town in Vermont, United States

Population7,070
Coordinates44.4192200, -72.0150900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland Street (-72.015114, 44.419349)
End: Main Street (-72.48199, 43.298435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.57 $29.15
Premium $4.86 $15.89 $31.77
Diesel $6.00 $19.61 $39.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Johnsbury and Springfield. The current time is 00:20:31.

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.