Origin
Dorset, VT
Late night in Dorset on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dorset, VT to Springfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dorset, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a transit across the Northeast, this 43.7-mile journey from Dorset to Springfield, Vermont, is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have other plans in the area. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Since the route stays entirely within Vermont, you will experience the classic character of the region without crossing any state lines. Overall, this is a practical and efficient connection between two charming Vermont towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Vermont Route 11 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 11 West | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Simonsville Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Chester Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Depot Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Bonnet Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 11 30
— 11.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorset, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on VT 30
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 30
2
Continue on VT 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bonnet Street
3
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A; VT 30
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on VT 7A; VT 30
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Depot Street
6
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 11 30
8
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 11
10
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Simonsville Road
11
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 11 West
12
Continue on VT 11
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto VT 11
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pleasant Street
14
Continue on VT 11
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 11 East
15
Continue on VT 11
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
16
Turn right onto Park Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
17
Turn right onto VT 11
96 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Dorset, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Right onto VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
36.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
VT 11 / Pleasant Street
Turn left onto VT 11 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Londonderry, VT
22 mi in
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
2 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
1h 15m 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 highway-focused experience as you navigate this route, with roughly 63% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will primarily rely on Vermont Route 11, alongside stretches of Vermont Route 11 30, to make your way east. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is an 11.5-mile stretch along Vermont Route 11 30, which provides a steady rhythm to your drive. While the road changes slightly as you transition between these numbered routes, the path remains consistent and focused on efficiency. It is a manageable drive that keeps you moving toward your destination without unnecessary complexity.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Vermont Route 11 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 11 30 and Vermont Route 11. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dorset, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 1h 15m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,910 ft
411 ft
Total Climb
1,683 ft
Total Descent
2,231 ft
Highest Point
1,910 ft
~12.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,499 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Vermont Route 11 30. 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 6.1 miles (VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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