How far is Springfield, VT from Bristol, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
81.99 mi
02h 14m
Flight
64.93 mi
104.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.93 mi
Kilometers
104.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.99 mi
Kilometers
131.95 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T23:55
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Rutland
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

From Springfield
40.9 mi
01h 07m
To Bristol
41 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on River Street

    3 mi · 7 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 106

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 106

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

    18.7 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  8. 8

    Turn right

    33 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    3075 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103 North
25.8 mi · 32%
Case Street
6 mi · 7%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 106
5.19 mi · 6%
River Street
3.04 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

33 mi · 00h 54m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
01h 07m from Springfield
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Springfield and 41 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

1 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

32 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 64.93 mi (104.5 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Bristol

Town in the United States

Population3,838
Coordinates44.1333900, -73.0790100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Bristol (-73.07901, 44.13339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.88 $25.76
Premium $4.86 $14.04 $28.08
Diesel $6.00 $17.33 $34.66

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 Springfield and Bristol. The current time is 23:55:41.

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.