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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.77 mi
02h 48m
Flight
101.6 mi
163.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.6 mi
Kilometers
163.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.77 mi
Kilometers
223.33 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Hero
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T08:38
Arrive South Hero
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
69.3 mi
01h 24m
To South Hero
69.4 mi
01h 24m

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
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

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.

  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

    8.5 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Street

    51 m · 5 sec · South Street

  12. 12

    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.

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
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
97.6 mi · 70%
I 91 North
28.5 mi · 21%
U.S. Route 2
8.47 mi · 6%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
101.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
01h 24m from Springfield
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 South Hero. Straight-line distance: 101.6 mi (163.51 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
South Hero

#2 South Hero

Town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States

Population1,639
Coordinates44.6453200, -73.3023500
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: South Hero (-73.30235, 44.64532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and South Hero. The current time is 08:38:18.

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.