Origin
Rockingham, VT
Late night in Rockingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockingham, 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
19m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockingham, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Rockingham and Springfield, Vermont, you will find this 12.4-mile journey highly efficient. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You can easily complete the drive on a fuel budget of just $2, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your travel schedule. Because the entire route remains within the Northeast region and the state of Vermont, you won't need to worry about adjusting for regional variances. This is a straightforward, no-fuss connection that serves as a practical link between the two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Charlestown Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rockingham Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Meeting House Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rockingham Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on Rockingham Hill Road
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rockingham Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Meeting House Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting House Road
3
Turn right onto VT 103
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
5
Merge onto I 91
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
9
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
10
Continue on VT 11
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Meeting House Road
Turn right onto Meeting House Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VT 103 / Rockingham Road
Turn right onto VT 103 / Rockingham Road
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Jun...
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
$2.00 one way
$3.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:46 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between high-speed infrastructure and local town roads. You will spend roughly 52% of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6.4 miles on I-91. After exiting the interstate, you will navigate via Charlestown Road and Clinton Street to reach your destination. While the interstate portion provides a swift pace, the remainder of the drive requires you to adjust to local road conditions. It is a balanced route that shifts from the steady rhythm of the highway to the more variable pace of Vermont’s local streets.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meeting House Road.
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 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Meeting House Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (VT 103 / Rockingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rockingham, VT to Springfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
White River Junction
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Rockingham, VT
Full guide →Bellows Falls is an incorporated village of 3,000 people in the town of Rockingham in southeastern Vermont. It has enjoyed a renaissance in two main areas since the turn of the millennium. The existing stock of Victorian era brick and wood frame has seen sustained restoration and an art community has taken up residence.
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 19m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 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: near the start (Meeting House Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (VT 103 / Rockingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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