Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to Chester, 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
16m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Chester, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Vermont towns, the 8-mile stretch from Springfield to Chester is a straightforward jaunt. Expect to spend about 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate via a combination of Chester Road, Vermont Route 11 East, and Park Street. Budgeting for this trip is incredibly easy, as you can anticipate fuel costs of roughly $1. Since both towns reside within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. Given the short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics; you can easily complete this drive in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 11 East | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Park Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grafton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Chester, VT.
1
Start on VT 11
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Park Street
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Street
3
Continue on Park Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
5
Continue on VT 11
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 11 East
6
Continue on VT 11
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto VT 11; VT 103
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left onto VT 35
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
9
Arrive at destination
VT 35
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VT 11 / Chester Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11 / Chester Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VT 35 / Grafton Street
Turn left onto VT 35 / Grafton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Chester, VT
Late night in Chester 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 8-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. Roughly 34% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced pace as you transition between locations. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while navigating a 3.6-mile stretch on Chester Road. Because the route relies on a blend of local roads and state routes, you should prepare for shifting road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate grind. It is a manageable drive that allows you to get from point A to point B efficiently without excessive time on the road.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Chester Road.
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 Park Street.
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 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (VT 11 / Chester Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Chester Road. 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 (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (VT 11 / Chester Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Chester, 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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