Origin
Cavendish, VT
Morning in Cavendish on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cavendish, VT to Springfield, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cavendish, VT
Andrea Davis
Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Cavendish and Springfield, Vermont, is a quick 15.6-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 131, Vermont Route 106, and River Street to complete this transit. Because the total duration is under half an hour, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel, making this an incredibly economical drive within the Northeast region. It is a straightforward, highway-focused connection that prioritizes efficiency over exploration, ideal for travelers looking to move between these two Vermont towns without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 131 | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 106 | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| River Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 131
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cavendish, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on VT 131
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 131
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 131
3
Turn right onto VT 106
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 106
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 106
5
Continue on VT 106
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
River Street
6
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 106 / Vermont Route 106
Turn right onto VT 106 / Vermont Route 106
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
VT 106 / Vermont Route 106
At end of road, turn left onto VT 106 / Vermont Route 106
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Springfield, VT
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive defined by its highway-focused profile, with 78% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.6 miles along Vermont Route 131, allowing you to settle into a consistent pace. While the journey is short, the transition from state routes into River Street changes the rhythm of your drive as you approach your destination. You will experience a reliable, functional road system that keeps you moving steadily throughout the duration of the trip. Behind the wheel, this feels like a practical transit route rather than a winding backroad excursion.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Vermont Route 131.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 131 and Vermont Route 106. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near VT 106 / Vermont Route 106.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cavendish, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 27m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (VT 106 / Vermont Route 106): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (VT 106 / Vermont Route 106): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
898 ft
411 ft
Total Climb
105 ft
Total Descent
593 ft
Highest Point
898 ft
Elevation Range
487 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Vermont Route 131. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 6.9 miles (VT 106 / Vermont Route 106): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (VT 106 / Vermont Route 106): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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