How far is Springfield, VT from Sheldon, VT?
The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Sheldon, VT is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Sheldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Sheldon.
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Start on Main Street
1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Charlestown Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 North
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
112.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
3.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 105
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
929 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Sheldon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Sheldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Sheldon?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Springfield and 79.3 miles from Sheldon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Sheldon.
Stop Ideas Near South Barre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Barre.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 111.76 mi (179.86 km).
#1 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheldon
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.8817100, -72.9429100 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheldon (-72.94291, 44.88171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.20 | $54.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.58 | $67.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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