How far is Springfield, VT from Grand Isle, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Grand Isle, VT is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.02 mi
02h 59m
Flight
106.31 mi
171.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.31 mi
Kilometers
171.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.02 mi
Kilometers
233.38 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Isle
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T05:17
Arrive Grand Isle
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Springfield
72.5 mi
01h 29m
To Grand Isle
72.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Grand Isle.

  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

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester

    1228 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    14.7 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Shore North

    69 m · 6 sec · East Shore North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Shore North

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
97.6 mi · 67%
I 91 North
28.5 mi · 20%
U.S. Route 2
14.7 mi · 10%
Charlestown Road
2.25 mi · 2%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

97.3 mi · 01h 53m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
01h 29m from Springfield
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Grand Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Grand Isle?

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Springfield and 72.6 miles from Grand Isle.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Grand Isle.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Grand Isle. Straight-line distance: 106.31 mi (171.09 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Grand Isle

#2 Grand Isle

Town in Vermont

Population2,115
Coordinates44.7225400, -73.2923500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Grand Isle (-73.29235, 44.72254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.82 $45.64
Premium $4.86 $24.87 $49.75
Diesel $6.00 $30.70 $61.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Grand Isle. The current time is 05:17:20.

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.