Spanning 146.8 miles across Vermont, this journey from Berkshire to Springfield typically takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes. Because the route is straightforward, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel, making it a relatively affordable excursion within the Northeast. By utilizing a combination of Vermont Route 108 South, I-89, and I-91, you get a direct path that cuts through the heart of the state. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a weekend getaway, this drive offers a reliable way to traverse the region efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.4 miles from Berkshire, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
63.1 mi
1h 12m
I 91
27.8 mi
32m
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi
20m
Mountain Road
6.5 mi
12m
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi
10m
West Enosburg Road
4.8 mi
7m
Water Tower Road
4.4 mi
10m
Main Street North
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire, VT and Springfield, VT.
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Start on Center Hill Road
100 ft·4 sec·Center Hill Road
2
Continue on Water Tower Road
4.4 mi·10 min·Water Tower Road
3
Turn right onto VT 105
0.3 mi·27 sec·Elm Street
4
Continue on VT 105; VT 108
0.6 mi·59 sec·Main Street
5
Turn left onto VT 108
4.8 mi·7 min·West Enosburg Road
6
Continue on VT 108
4.4 mi·6 min·Main Street North
7
Continue on VT 108
3.7 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 108 South
8
Continue on VT 108
2.4 mi·3 min·Bakersfield Road
9
Continue on VT 108
4.1 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 108 North
10
Enter roundabout onto VT 108
119 ft·2 sec·Main Street
11
Continue on VT 108
0.3 mi·52 sec·Main Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 108
0.6 mi·1 min·Mill Street
13
Continue on VT 108
8.3 mi·14 min·Vermont Route 108 South
14
Continue on VT 108
6.5 mi·12 min·Mountain Road
15
Turn right onto Luce Hill Road
72 ft·4 sec·Luce Hill Road
16
Continue on Luce Hill Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Luce Hill Road
17
Turn left onto Barrows Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Barrows Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Moscow Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Moscow Road
19
Turn right onto VT 100
0.9 mi·1 min·Waterbury Road
20
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi·10 min·Waterbury Stowe Road
21
Continue on VT 100
0.3 mi·41 sec·Vermont Route 100
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
23
Merge onto I 89
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 89
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
26
Merge onto I 91
28 mi·32 min·I 91
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 7Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
28
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11
2.0 mi·3 min·Charlestown Road
29
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi·2 min·Clinton Street
30
Continue on VT 11
0.3 mi·50 sec·Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Trip Plan
Since this is a 146.8-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around traffic or personal preference. You should budget for at least one stop during the trip to break up the drive and refuel as needed. Leaving in the morning is generally recommended to make the most of the daylight hours, especially since the entire journey is easily manageable in one day. Keep in mind that your route relies heavily on I-89 and I-91, so stay alert for typical interstate flow as you navigate the longest 63.1-mile segment. Preparing your vehicle with a $24 fuel cushion will ensure you reach Springfield without any unnecessary stress.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.4 miles from Berkshire, VT, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berkshire, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berkshire, VT
This is one driving day of about 146.8 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Berkshire, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 63.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 24.6 and 142.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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24.6 mi into trip|~40m in|VT 108 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 108 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
24.9 mi into trip|~41m in|VT 108 / Mill Street
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 108 / Mill Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
114.7 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
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114.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
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142.9 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.63 one way
$47.26 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$26.00
$52.00
premium
$4.86
$28.11
$56.22
diesel
$5.61
$32.41
$64.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44
0
$15.41
$7.05
Efficient EV
36.7
0
$12.85
$5.87
EV Truck/SUV
58.7
0
$20.55
$9.40
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Berkshire, VT
Night
in Berkshire on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
S 5 to 13 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Springfield, VT
Night
in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
S 7 mph53% chanceLive forecast
50°F
Duxbury, VT
73 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 111.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of regional roads and high-speed interstates, keeping the pace consistent throughout the 3-hour and 25-minute transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-89, where you will cover 63.1 miles of open road. While the route begins on local state roads, the transition to the interstate system allows for steady progress as you head south. Expect a functional, efficient driving experience that favors speed and connectivity over the technical, winding nature of back-road travel.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.6 miles in near VT 108 / Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.6 miles (VT 108 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (VT 108 / Mill Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,540 ft411 ft
Total Climb
2,205 ft
Total Descent
2,510 ft
Highest Point
1,540 ft
~73.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,129 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Berkshire, VT and Springfield, VT, road signs point toward Montpelier and White River.
Montpelier
51.4 mi in|~1h 31m
White River
114.7 mi in|~2h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 146.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.1 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.6 miles (VT 108 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (VT 108 / Mill Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Springfield, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
