Spanning 73.6 miles across Vermont, this drive from Middlebury to Springfield is an efficient journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 4 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the trek. The route keeps you within the Northeast region, transitioning between two quintessential Vermont towns. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that favors efficiency over complex navigation, making it a reliable choice for travelers looking for a predictable pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.8 miles from Middlebury (village), VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m 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
Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi
11m
Vermont Route 10
5.2 mi
8m
River Street
3.1 mi
6m
Main Street
1.1 mi
3m
Pond Street
0.6 mi
1m
Seymour Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 37 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village), VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on this road
94 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
517 ft·32 sec·Maple Street
3
Continue on Maple Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Maple Street
4
Continue on Middle Seymour Street
519 ft·25 sec·Middle Seymour Street
5
Turn right onto Seymour Street
252 ft·8 sec·Seymour Street
6
Continue on Seymour Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·Seymour Street
7
Merge onto US 7
199 ft·6 sec·North Pleasant Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft·16 sec·US 7
Toward VT 125
9
Continue on US 7
37 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 7
Toward VT 125Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto VT 103
19 mi·28 min·Vermont Route 103
11
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
0.6 mi·1 min·Pond Street
12
Turn slight left onto VT 103; VT 100
1.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
13
Continue on VT 103
7.1 mi·11 min·Vermont Route 103 South
14
Continue on VT 10
5.2 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 10
15
Continue on VT 106
3.1 mi·6 min·River Street
16
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to suit your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops built into the 2-hour-and-4-minute duration, you can choose to power through in one go or pull over whenever you need a break. Be mindful that because the route is 93% highway-focused, you should stay alert for the transition onto Vermont Route 103 South to ensure you stay on track. Keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Middlebury will help you stick to your $12 budget and avoid unnecessary detours. Use the 37-mile stretch on US 7 to get settled, as this is where you will spend the bulk of your time.
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 36.8 miles from Middlebury (village), VT, or about 1h 2m 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 16 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m
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 Middlebury (village), 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 Middlebury (village), VT
This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Middlebury (village), 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
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Seymour Street
Turn right onto Seymour Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Merge onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
5
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|US 7
Right onto US 7 toward VT 125
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward VT 125
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.04
$26.07
premium
$4.86
$14.09
$28.19
diesel
$5.61
$16.25
$32.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.73
$3.53
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.44
$2.94
EV Truck/SUV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Middlebury (village), VT
Afternoon
in Middlebury (village) on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, VT
Afternoon
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Wallingford, VT
37 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
1 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 4m 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 53.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-oriented, with 93% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via US 7 and Vermont Route 103, enjoying a consistent rhythm behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 37 miles on US 7, providing a steady flow before you transition onto the state routes. While the drive is focused on speed and directness, the character of the road changes as you shift from the primary highway to the secondary state connectors. Expect a functional, high-speed travel experience that minimizes technical maneuvering.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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 early in the drive near Maple Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 2h 4m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seymour Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,317 ft411 ft
Total Climb
842 ft
Total Descent
915 ft
Highest Point
1,317 ft
~47.3 mi in
Elevation Range
906 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 73.6 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: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seymour Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
