Origin
Hartford, VT
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, 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
44m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Hartford and Springfield, Vermont, this 35.5-mile journey is a straightforward commute across the state. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via Woodstock Road and North Main Street, keeping your focus on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this is an incredibly efficient trip for your wallet. Because both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent New England atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| Charlestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Woodstock Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 28.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on Christian Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Christian Street
2
Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
3
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
TH 132
4
Turn right onto US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodstock Road
5
Turn right onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 5
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on US 5
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 91
28 mi
·
33 min
·
I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
11
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
12
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
13
Continue on VT 11
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
Turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 5 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 5 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
8:00 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
19 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
44m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features zero highway miles, you will be navigating surface roads for the duration of the 35.5-mile trip. The road personality is defined by constant maneuvering, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. You will find that the pace remains steady and technical, requiring you to stay alert at every turn. It is a classic local transit experience that feels much more connected to the Vermont landscape than a standard highway route would.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Charlestown Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 4 / Woodstock Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 44m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Hartford, VT
Full guide →White River Junction is a village on the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont. It is in the town of Hartford.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on I 91. 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 0.4 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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