How far is Springfield, VT from Hardwick, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Hardwick, VT is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
116.07 mi
02h 22m
Flight
83.54 mi
134.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.54 mi
Kilometers
134.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.07 mi
Kilometers
186.8 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Hardwick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Bradford
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Springfield
58 mi
01h 11m
To Hardwick
58 mi
01h 11m

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
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier

    1029 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 West

    9.5 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Continue on Mill Street

    1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    1094 ft · 20 sec · Wolcott Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    75 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Daniels Road

    546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    24 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
89.3 mi · 77%
Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 2 West
9.46 mi · 8%
Charlestown Road
2.25 mi · 2%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

89 mi · 01h 43m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 11m from Springfield
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Springfield and 58 miles from Hardwick.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

37 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

41 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 83.54 mi (134.45 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Hardwick

Town in Vermont

Population2,839
Coordinates44.5047800, -72.3681600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Hardwick (-72.36816, 44.50478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.5 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.27
8.18 gal · 31 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.14 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.86 $19.87 $39.74
Diesel $6.00 $24.53 $49.06

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 Hardwick. The current time is 00:56:47.

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.