How far is Waitsfield, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Waitsfield, VT to Springfield, VT is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
94.65 mi
02h 09m
Flight
63.93 mi
102.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.93 mi
Kilometers
102.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.65 mi
Kilometers
152.32 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Fri, Apr 10, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in Waitsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waitsfield
2026-04-10T17:29
Arrive Springfield
Fri, Apr 10, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waitsfield
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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Waitsfield
47.3 mi
01h 04m
To Springfield
47.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2182 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Warren Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · East Warren Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roxburry Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Roxburry Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren Mountain Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Warren Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roxbury Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roxbury Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 12A

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12A

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lovers Lane

    1 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 64

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 64

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 South: Randolph, White River Junction

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.8 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waitsfield 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
42.2 mi · 45%
I 91 South
28 mi · 30%
East Warren Road
5.59 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 12A
3.57 mi · 4%
Warren Mountain Road
2.99 mi · 3%
Roxburry Mountain Road
2.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

41.8 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 04m from Waitsfield
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Waitsfield and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 47.3 miles from Waitsfield and 47.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Waitsfield and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waitsfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 63.93 mi (102.89 km).

Waitsfield

#1 Waitsfield

Town in Vermont

Population1,692
Coordinates44.1900600, -72.8248400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Waitsfield (-72.82484, 44.19006)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.35
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.18 $26.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.86 $16.23 $32.45
Diesel $6.00 $20.03 $40.06

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Waitsfield and Springfield. The current time is 17:29:22.

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.