How far is Springfield, VT from Waterbury, VT?
The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Waterbury, VT is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Waterbury.
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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
62.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
748 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Turn right onto Stowe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stowe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Waterbury.
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
62.9 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Springfield and 48.3 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 73.1 mi (117.65 km).
#1 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 5,160 |
| Coordinates | 44.3378300, -72.7562300 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterbury (-72.75623, 44.33783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.20 | $30.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.57 | $33.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
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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