How far is Sheldon, VT from Springfield, VT?
The driving distance from Sheldon, VT to Springfield, VT is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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.
City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheldon and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheldon and Springfield.
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Start on Bridge Street
929 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 105
3.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 89
81 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
112.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 32 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 Sheldon 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 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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sheldon and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheldon to Springfield?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Sheldon and 79 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.97 one way or $43.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sheldon and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near South Barre
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 South Barre.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheldon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 111.76 mi (179.86 km).
#1 Sheldon
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.8817100, -72.9429100 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.97 | $43.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.83 | $49.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.40 | $66.81 |
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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