How far is Westminster, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Westminster, VT to Springfield, VT is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.29 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.98 mi
25.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.66 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rockingham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Westminster
10.1 mi
00h 13m
To Springfield
10.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    22 m · 11 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto U.S. Route 5

    2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

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

    1336 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westminster Street
13.7 mi · 68%
U.S. Route 5
2.32 mi · 11%
Charlestown Road
2.23 mi · 11%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
US 5
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westminster Street

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
00h 13m from Westminster
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Westminster and 10.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

7 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

22 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

30 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.71 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

Town in Vermont, USA

Population2,952
Coordinates43.0678600, -72.4587000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-72.4587, 43.06786)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Springfield. The current time is 19:11:09.

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.