Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to Bradford, 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 15m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Bradford, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Springfield and Bradford, Vermont, covers a distance of 60.9 miles through the heart of the Northeast. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to complete the journey, which relies on a mix of local thoroughfares and I-91 North. Because the route is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It serves as a straightforward connection between two Vermont towns, offering a practical way to navigate the region without the stress of a long-haul trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 55.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Charlestown Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Old Creamery Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waits River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Bradford, 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
56 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 16
Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
7
Turn right onto VT 25
439 ft
·
14 sec
·
Waits River Road
8
Turn left onto Old Creamery Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Creamery Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mill Street
10
Turn right onto VT 25B
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
VT 25B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 30.5 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 60.7 — 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
6
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
4
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Mill Street
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
VT 25B / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 25B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.80 one way
$19.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Bradford, VT
Late night in Bradford on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Hartford, VT
30 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
21 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 15m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the Vermont landscape. You will start your journey on Clinton Street and Charlestown Road before transitioning onto I-91 North. This route features no highway-heavy stretches, as the highway share is 0%, keeping you on more intimate, winding roads for the duration of the 60.9-mile trip. The path is characterized by its technical nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising. Behind the wheel, you will find a consistent, steady pace that requires focus on the road's curves rather than monotonous straightaways.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Charlestown Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, VT to Bradford, VT is easy. At 1h 15m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.7 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 59.8 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 Bradford, 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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