How far is Wilmington, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Wilmington, VT to Springfield, VT is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
55.59 mi
01h 19m
Flight
35.62 mi
57.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.62 mi
Kilometers
57.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.59 mi
Kilometers
89.47 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
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
Putney
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Wilmington
27.8 mi
00h 39m
To Springfield
27.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
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 Wilmington and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    29 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 9 East

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2752 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

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

    1336 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
34.2 mi · 62%
Vermont Route 9 East
11.7 mi · 21%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 8%
Charlestown Road
2.23 mi · 4%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putney
00h 39m from Wilmington
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wilmington 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 Wilmington to Springfield?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Putney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Wilmington and 27.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Putney

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

19 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Claremont

45 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 35.62 mi (57.32 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,786
Coordinates42.8684100, -72.8714900
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-72.87149, 42.86841)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $4.86 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.00 $11.75 $23.51

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 Wilmington and Springfield. The current time is 22:08:52.

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.