Origin
Chester, VT
Morning in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, 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
16m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in Vermont, the 8-mile journey from Chester to Springfield is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a minimal fuel cost of approximately $1, it is a highly budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. Because the duration is so short, you will not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. Whether you are running local errands or moving between these two towns, the simplicity of the trip allows for complete flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 11 East | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Park Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grafton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on VT 35
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grafton Street
2
Turn right onto VT 11
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto VT 11
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pleasant Street
4
Continue on VT 11
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 11 East
5
Continue on VT 11
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
6
Turn right onto Park Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
7
Turn right onto VT 11
96 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 11 / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 11 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VT 11 / Pleasant Street
Turn left onto VT 11 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
3
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VT 11 / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Springfield, VT
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 mixed driving experience as you navigate between Chester and Springfield. The route utilizes Chester Road, Vermont Route 11 East, and Park Street to bridge the gap between the two towns. About 34% of your journey will take place on highways, providing a blend of road types rather than a monotonous single-lane experience. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.6 miles while traveling on Chester Road, which offers a steady pace before transitioning into local street navigation. You will find that the road surface and traffic flow change slightly as you shift from the regional thoroughfare onto the local streets of Springfield.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Chester Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 11 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 11 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (VT 11 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Chester Road. 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: near the start (VT 11 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (VT 11 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (Park Street): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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