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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.22 mi
00h 52m
Flight
19.7 mi
31.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.7 mi
Kilometers
31.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.22 mi
Kilometers
40.58 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Townshend
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T14:43
Arrive Townshend
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Grafton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Springfield
12.6 mi
00h 26m
To Townshend
12.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    74 m · 8 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 East

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Grafton Street

    937 ft · 27 sec · Grafton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chester Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Chester Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    792 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Townshend Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Townshend Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Grafton Road

    6.3 mi · 14 min · Grafton Road

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grafton Road
8.73 mi · 35%
Chester Road
8.08 mi · 32%
Townshend Road
3.67 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 11 East
2.74 mi · 11%
Park Street
0.78 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 26m from Springfield
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

14 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

27 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Claremont

29 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.71 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
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#2 Townshend

Town in Vermont

Population1,237
Coordinates43.0473000, -72.6675900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.02
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Townshend. The current time is 14:43:41.

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.