How far is Strafford, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Strafford, VT to Springfield, VT is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
53.35 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.59 mi
63.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.59 mi
Kilometers
63.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.35 mi
Kilometers
85.86 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Strafford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
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
Hartland
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Strafford
26.7 mi
00h 36m
To Springfield
26.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strafford and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strafford and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    556 ft · 24 sec · Brook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 132

    6.3 mi · 12 min · Route 132

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1171 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strafford and Springfield.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
28 mi · 52%
Route 132
18.9 mi · 35%
Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
2.27 mi · 4%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 4%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 36m from Strafford
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Strafford and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strafford to Springfield?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Strafford and 26.7 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Strafford and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Windsor station

7 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

19 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.72 km).

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#1 Strafford

Town in Vermont

Population1,058
Coordinates43.8664600, -72.3778700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Strafford (-72.37787, 43.86646)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.86 $9.13 $18.27
Diesel $6.00 $11.27 $22.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Strafford and Springfield. The current time is 00:09:35.

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.