How far is Springfield, VT from South Hero, VT?
The driving distance from Springfield, VT to South Hero, VT is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and South Hero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and South Hero.
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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
97.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
1228 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
8.5 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto South Street
51 m · 5 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and South Hero.
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
97.3 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near South Hero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to South Hero?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 69.3 miles from Springfield and 69.4 miles from South Hero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near South Hero.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
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 Brookfield.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
Waterbury
White River Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and South Hero. Straight-line distance: 101.6 mi (163.51 km).
#1 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hero
Town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,639 |
| Coordinates | 44.6453200, -73.3023500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hero (-73.30235, 44.64532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.80 | $47.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
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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