Traveling from Ferrisburgh to Springfield spans 87.8 miles through the heart of Vermont, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance, assuming standard vehicle efficiency. The route primarily utilizes US 7, Vermont Route 103, and the Ethan Allen Highway to navigate across the state. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this drive offers a practical path through the Northeast without the complexity of cross-country travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 7
37 mi
1h 1m
Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi
28m
Ethan Allen Highway
11.7 mi
15m
Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi
11m
Vermont Route 10
5.2 mi
8m
U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi
4m
River Street
3.1 mi
6m
Main Street
1.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 37 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferrisburgh, VT and Springfield, VT.
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Start on US 7
1.6 mi·2 min·Ethan Allen Highway
2
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
3
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·Ethan Allen Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft·16 sec·US 7
Toward VT 125
5
Continue on US 7
37 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 7
Toward VT 125Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto VT 103
19 mi·28 min·Vermont Route 103
7
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
0.6 mi·1 min·Pond Street
8
Turn slight left onto VT 103; VT 100
1.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
9
Continue on VT 103
7.1 mi·11 min·Vermont Route 103 South
10
Continue on VT 10
5.2 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 10
11
Continue on VT 106
3.1 mi·6 min·River Street
12
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable day trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. With no mandatory stops built into the 2-hour and 22-minute duration, you can pace the drive according to your own needs for rest or refueling. Keep in mind that since you are primarily on major routes like US 7 and the Ethan Allen Highway, traffic patterns on these main roads will dictate your arrival time more than anything else. Plan to check your fuel gauge before starting, as the $14 estimate assumes you are ready to hit the road immediately. Given the highway-heavy nature of the trip, utilize your cruise control during that 37-mile stretch on US 7 to maintain a comfortable and steady speed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Ferrisburgh, 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 Ferrisburgh, VT
This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 37 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
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 51.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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14.9 mi into trip|~19m in|US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
5
15 mi into trip|~20m in|US 7
Right onto US 7 toward VT 125
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward VT 125
3
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Turn left onto VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.13 one way
$28.27 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.55
$31.10
premium
$4.86
$16.81
$33.63
diesel
$5.61
$19.39
$38.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.22
$4.21
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.68
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.29
$5.62
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Ferrisburgh, VT
Late night
in Ferrisburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, VT
Late night
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 22m 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.
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 69.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 81% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 7, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 37 miles. The drive transitions between these primary corridors and Vermont Route 103, providing a consistent pace behind the wheel. While the road is designed for efficiency, stay alert as you move between these main arteries. It is a functional, direct drive that favors steady movement over winding backroads, allowing you to cover the nearly 90-mile distance with relative ease.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Vermont Route 103. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near US 7.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ferrisburgh, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 2h 22m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15 miles (US 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,419 ft199 ft
Total Climb
1,306 ft
Total Descent
1,094 ft
Highest Point
1,419 ft
~62.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,220 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.9 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15 miles (US 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): 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.
