How far is Springfield, VT from Rochester, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Rochester, VT is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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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
57.66 mi
01h 34m
Flight
43.01 mi
69.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.01 mi
Kilometers
69.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.66 mi
Kilometers
92.79 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T02:43
Arrive Rochester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Plymouth
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Springfield
28.8 mi
00h 47m
To Rochester
28.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100 North

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 100 North

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 4

    6.2 mi · 9 min · U.S. Route 4

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bethel Mountain Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Park Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
18.7 mi · 32%
Vermont Route 100 North
14.1 mi · 24%
Vermont Route 103 North
8.18 mi · 14%
U.S. Route 4
6.24 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 106
5.19 mi · 9%
River Street
3.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100 North

Turn right onto Vermont Route 100 North

14.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 47m from Springfield
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Springfield and 28.8 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

15 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

22 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

33 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.22 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Rochester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates43.8745100, -72.8078800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Rochester (-72.80788, 43.87451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Rochester. The current time is 02:43:04.

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.