Origin
Springfield, VT
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to Bethel, 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
1h 13m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, VT
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Bethel, VT
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Trip Overview
Springfield, VT to Bethel, VT is 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m via I 91 and I 89, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, traversing the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its short duration, this route is perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger New England adventure. Plan for a quick commute between these two Vermont towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| I 89 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Charlestown Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cushing Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 28.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Bethel, VT.
1
Start on VT 11
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
3
Continue on VT 11
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 91 North
5
Merge onto I 91
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 89 North
7
Merge onto I 89
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
9
Turn right onto VT 107
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 107
10
Continue on VT 107
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto Cushing Drive
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cushing Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Cushing Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Springfield, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 North
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
6
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
4
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Cushing Drive
Turn right onto Cushing Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Bethel, VT
Morning in Bethel on Tuesday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Hartland, VT
29 mi in
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
18 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
1h 13m 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 highway-focused drive for this route, with approximately 90% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 28.2 miles on I 91, offering a consistent pace. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads. While the main roads are interstates, the inclusion of Charlestown Road suggests a brief transition or local connection at some point.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
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 1h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Springfield, VT to Bethel, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
54.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 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 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethel, 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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