How far is Springfield, VT from Chester, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Chester, VT is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.97 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.18 mi
9.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.18 mi
Kilometers
9.95 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.97 mi
Kilometers
12.83 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Sat, Apr 11, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 11, 12:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-11T11:39
Arrive Chester
Sat, Apr 11, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baltimore
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Springfield
4 mi
00h 08m
To Chester
4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    74 m · 8 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 East

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Grafton Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Road
3.55 mi · 45%
Vermont Route 11 East
2.74 mi · 34%
Park Street
0.78 mi · 10%
South Main Street
0.48 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
0.39 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Chester Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road

3.55 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baltimore
00h 08m from Springfield
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Springfield and 4 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Baltimore

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

12 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Claremont

16 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

27 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Chester. Straight-line distance: 6.18 mi (9.95 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Chester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population3,018
Coordinates43.2628500, -72.5950900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Chester (-72.59509, 43.26285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.25 $2.50
Premium $4.86 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $6.00 $1.68 $3.36

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Chester. The current time is 11:39:40.

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.