How far is Springfield, VT from Townshend, VT?
The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Townshend, VT is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Townshend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Townshend.
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Start on Main Street
29 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
74 m · 8 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 East
2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 East
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2079 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grafton Street
937 ft · 27 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Chester Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Chester Road
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
792 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Townshend Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Townshend Road
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Continue on Grafton Road
6.3 mi · 14 min · Grafton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Townshend.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Grafton Road
Continue on Grafton Road
6.28 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Townshend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Townshend?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Springfield and 12.6 miles from Townshend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Townshend.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
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 Grafton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.71 km).
#1 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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