How far is Springfield, VT from Bradford, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Bradford, VT is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
60.9 mi
01h 15m
Flight
51.11 mi
82.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.11 mi
Kilometers
82.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.9 mi
Kilometers
98.01 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
White River Junction
VT

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

From Springfield
30.4 mi
00h 37m
To Bradford
30.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Charlestown Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 North

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Waits River Road

    134 m · 14 sec · Waits River Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Creamery Road

    2048 ft · 2 min · Old Creamery Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    742 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    811 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
56 mi · 92%
Charlestown Road
2.25 mi · 4%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 2%
Old Creamery Road
0.39 mi · 1%
VT 25
0.3 mi
Main Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White River Junction
00h 37m from Springfield
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Springfield and 30.4 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White River Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White River Junction, 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 White River Junction.

RAIL

White River Junction

102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

19 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 51.11 mi (82.26 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Bradford

#2 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Bradford (-72.12898, 43.99257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.86 $10.44 $20.89
Diesel $6.00 $12.89 $25.79

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 Springfield and Bradford. The current time is 01:02:09.

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.