How far is Washington, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Washington, VT to Springfield, VT is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
80.64 mi
01h 51m
Flight
55.83 mi
89.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.83 mi
Kilometers
89.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.64 mi
Kilometers
129.78 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, Apr 14, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Washington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-14T21:39
Arrive Springfield
Tue, Apr 14, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Norwich
VT

Town in Vermont

From Washington
40.3 mi
00h 55m
To Springfield
40.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 110

    37 m · 6 sec · Vermont Route 110

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Corinth Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Corinth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Orange Road

    5.9 mi · 14 min · East Orange Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 25

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 25

  5. 5

    Continue on Waits River Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Waits River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
56 mi · 69%
Vermont Route 25
7.12 mi · 9%
East Orange Road
5.86 mi · 7%
Waits River Road
5.86 mi · 7%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 3%
West Corinth Road
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 05m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwich
00h 55m from Washington
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Washington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Washington and 40.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Washington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Norwich

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

7 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

27 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

37 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Claremont

39 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 55.83 mi (89.85 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Town in Orange County, Vermont

Population1,014
Coordinates44.1056200, -72.4326000
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington (-72.4326, 44.10562)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.49
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.24 $22.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.70 $25.40
Premium $4.86 $13.85 $27.69
Diesel $6.00 $17.09 $34.18

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 Washington and Springfield. The current time is 21:39:36.

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.