Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
82.6 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
26 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Barre, VT
Andrea Davis
Springfield, VT
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South Barre to Springfield is 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m via I-89 and I-91, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given that the drive is mostly highway and relatively short, it's a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. You'll find it's a practical way to cover ground efficiently between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from South Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 45.9 mi | 52m |
| I 91 | 27.8 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Charlestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Barre Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~584 veh/hr typical · worst 1,168
Quietest
1 AM
~24 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 17 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between South Barre, VT and Springfield, VT.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 14
Turn right onto VT 63
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11
Continue on VT 11
Continue on VT 11
Arrive at destination
This is a short, single-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid early rush traffic and arrive with plenty of daylight. Since the total drive is only 1h 40m, you likely won't need many stops, but there are opportunities along I-89 and I-91 if you need to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14, and plan your fill-up accordingly before you get too low, especially if you are deviating from the main highways.
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.
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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 49m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving South Barre, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Barre, VT
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from South Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto VT 14 / South Barre Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto VT 63 / Vermont Route 63
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Regular Gas
$13.67 one way
$27.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
| premium | $5.03 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-03.
EV Charging Along Route
26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
West Lebanon, NH - Tesla Supercharger
West Lebanon, NH
16 DCFC
Berlin, VT - Tesla Supercharger
Berlin, VT
8 DCFC
Hartford NEVI Charging Center
White River Junction, VT
8 DCFC
West Lebanon, NH
West Lebanon, NH
6 DCFC
Randolph NEVI Charging Center
Randolph, VT
4 DCFC
Walmart 2138 (West Lebanon, NH)
West Lebanon, NH
4 DCFC
Windsor ChargeVT Charging Center
Windsor, VT
4 DCFC
Irving Oil
Springfield, VT
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in South Barre on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Drizzle
Destination
Late night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Very Light Rain
76°F
Hartford, VT
41 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a lot of highway driving, as 94% of this route is on major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 45.9 miles on I-89. You'll transition to surface roads after the highway portions conclude. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll experience mostly uninterrupted travel, with fewer exits and more open road.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 14 / South Barre Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 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 (VT 14 / South Barre Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (VT 63 / Vermont Route 63): Navigation decision point; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,246 ft
Total Descent
1,575 ft
Highest Point
1,617 ft
~11.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,206 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Barre, VT to Springfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
Founded 1761
Springfield is a town of 9,400 people (2010) in southeastern Vermont along the Black River. In 2007, the city was selected to host the premiere of The Simpsons Movie after winning a contest to find the Springfield that most closely resembled the town featured in the movie and TV show.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
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, NREL for EV charging, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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