Origin
Hartland, VT
Late night in Hartland on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, 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
30m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip through the Northeast, the 23.5-mile journey from Hartland to Springfield, Vermont, is a straightforward commute. You can expect to reach your destination in about 30 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a very economical excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-91, Charlestown Road, and Clinton Street as you head south. This highway-focused drive is efficient for those looking to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Charlestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on US 5; VT 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 5
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 91 South: Ascutney, Brattleboro
3
Merge onto I 91
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 91
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
5
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
6
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
7
Continue on VT 11
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Ascutney, Brattleboro
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 South: Ascutney, Brattleboro
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
25 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
30m 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 fast-paced experience, as highway driving accounts for 82% of your total travel time. The majority of your journey consists of a long, 18.4-mile stretch on I-91, which allows for consistent speeds before you transition onto local roads. Once you exit the interstate, you will navigate the remaining distance via Charlestown Road and Clinton Street to reach Springfield. Because this route lacks any planned stops, you will find it to be a direct and functional drive. It lacks the technical challenges of winding backroads, prioritizing speed and predictability above all else.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartland, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 30m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
767 ft
309 ft
Total Climb
472 ft
Total Descent
645 ft
Highest Point
767 ft
~16.8 mi in
Elevation Range
458 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 18.4 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 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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