Trip from Lunenburg, VT to Springfield, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

113.2 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

6 AM

2h 22m

8 AM

2h 41m

10 AM

2h 29m

12 PM

2h 27m

3 PM

2h 30m

5 PM

2h 40m

8 PM

2h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lunenburg, VT

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Springfield, VT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 113.2 miles, this drive from Lunenburg to Springfield takes you on a 2-hour and 21-minute journey through the heart of Vermont. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like West Lunenburg Road, East Concord Road, and Miles Pond Road, you won't encounter any major highways during your trip. Budgeting approximately $18 for fuel is a safe estimate for this trek. Since the total drive time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about planning an overnight stay. Expect a steady, turn-heavy pace that prioritizes local navigation over speed. It is a straightforward, manageable path for any traveler looking to traverse the state without the congestion of interstate travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.6 miles from Lunenburg, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 91	86.3 mi	1h 39m
East Main Street	5.1 mi	8m
West Lunenburg Road	3.9 mi	5m
I 93	3.3 mi	3m
North Concord Road	3.1 mi	4m
U.S. Route 2	3.1 mi	4m
Charlestown Road	2 mi	3m
Miles Pond Road	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 91 — 86.3 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lunenburg, VT and Springfield, VT.

Start on US 2

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 2

3.9 mi · 5 min · West Lunenburg Road

Continue on US 2

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road

Continue on US 2

1.8 mi · 2 min · Miles Pond Road

Continue on US 2

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Concord Road

Continue on US 2

4.3 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 2

3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 2

Turn left onto VT 18

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Vermont Route 18

Toward VT 18 South

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto I 93

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 93

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 91 South: White River Junction

Merge onto I 91

86 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 91

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 7 Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield

Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11

2.0 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

Continue on VT 11

1.3 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street

Continue on VT 11

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

VT 11

Trip Plan

Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, it is best to depart early in the day to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating local roads. Since the drive takes just over 2 hours, you have the flexibility to make a quick start or enjoy a leisurely morning before heading out. While the $18 fuel estimate is manageable, be sure to check your tank before leaving Lunenburg, as local roads may offer fewer refueling options compared to major interstates. Use the lack of designated stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks whenever you need to stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on secondary roads like Miles Pond Road means you will be making frequent turns throughout your journey.

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 56.6 miles from Lunenburg, VT, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 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 25 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 13m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lunenburg, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lunenburg, VT

This is one driving day of about 113.2 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lunenburg, VT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 86.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newbury, VT

57 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

Saint Johnsbury, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newbury, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Lunenburg, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Taj-E-India

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

White River Junction, Vermont

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 41min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+18026988849

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Tuckerbox

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

White River Junction, Vermont

1 mi

Elixir

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

White River Junction, Vermont

1 mi

Taj-E-India

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+18026988849

Visit website

Tuckerbox

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18023594041

Visit website

Elixir

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 5–8 pm

+18022817009

Visit website

Thyme Restaurant Vermont

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+18022953312

Visit website

Four Aces Diner

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16032985515

Visit website

Phnom Penh Sandwich Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+18022816617

Visit website

Yama Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 12–8 pm

+16032985477

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16032986991

Visit website

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336115965

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Blink Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Concord, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006635633

Visit website

American Precision Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Windsor, Vermont

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18026745781

Visit website

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Cornish, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+16036752175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 109.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

18.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | VT 18 / Vermont Route 18

Turn left onto VT 18 / Vermont Route 18 toward VT 18 South

Navigation decision point

Toward VT 18 South

18.9 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

19.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 93

Merge onto I 93

Merge point - match speed before joining

22.4 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 91 South: White River Junction

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 91 South: White River Junction

109.3 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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

$18.22 one way

$36.45 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$20.05	$40.10
premium	$4.86	$21.68	$43.35
diesel	$5.61	$24.99	$49.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34	$11.89	$5.43
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.91	$4.53
EV Truck/SUV	45.3	$15.85	$7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 21, 2026

Origin

Lunenburg, VT

Late night in Lunenburg on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, VT

Late night in Springfield on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Newbury, VT

57 mi in

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

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

2h 21m 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 behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 113.2 miles navigating smaller, winding roads that offer a distinctly rural driving experience. Because this is a continuous stretch of local lanes, you should anticipate a consistent rhythm rather than long, monotonous bursts of high-speed cruising. The profile of this route is technical and intimate, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns. This is not the type of trip where you can set cruise control and relax, as the local road network ensures that the character of the journey remains hands-on from start to finish.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 86.3 mi on I 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and East Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near VT 18 / Vermont Route 18.

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 2h 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.5 miles (VT 18 / Vermont Route 18): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.1 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 113.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.3 miles on I 91. 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.

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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Trip from Lunenburg, VT to Springfield, VT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Taj-E-India

Taj-E-India

Tuckerbox

Elixir

Thyme Restaurant Vermont

Four Aces Diner

Phnom Penh Sandwich Station

Yama Restaurant

99 Restaurants

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ViaLynk Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

American Precision Museum

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lunenburg, VT

Springfield, VT

Same local time

19 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 21m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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