How far is Swanton, VT from Springfield, VT?
The driving distance from Swanton, VT to Springfield, VT is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swanton and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanton and Springfield.
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Start on Grand Avenue
19 m · 3 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto First Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · First Street
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Take the exit right toward I 89 South: Saint Albans, Burlington
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
122.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
1270 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Charlestown Road
2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Main Street
1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swanton and Springfield.
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 South
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Swanton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swanton to Springfield?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Swanton and 77.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Swanton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
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 Williamstown.
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Waterbury
White River Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swanton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 116.35 mi (187.25 km).
#1 Swanton
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 44.9181000, -73.1243000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.47 | $48.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
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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