How far is Springfield, VT from Fairfield, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Fairfield, VT is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.44 mi
03h 06m
Flight
106.4 mi
171.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.4 mi
Kilometers
171.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.44 mi
Kilometers
246.93 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Northfield
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont

From Springfield
76.7 mi
01h 33m
To Fairfield
76.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fairfield Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 36

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 36

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Road

    40 m · 4 sec · North Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
113 mi · 74%
I 91 North
28.5 mi · 19%
Vermont Route 36
4.46 mi · 3%
Charlestown Road
2.25 mi · 1%
Fairfield Hill Road
2.21 mi · 1%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
01h 33m from Springfield
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Springfield and 76.7 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

12 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

25 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

52 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 106.4 mi (171.24 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Fairfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates44.8019900, -72.9456900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Fairfield (-72.94569, 44.80199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.5 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
10.84 gal · 41 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.86 $26.33 $52.66
Diesel $6.00 $32.50 $65.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Fairfield. The current time is 04:56:27.

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.