Springfield, VT to East Montpelier, VT is 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m via I-89, I-91, and US-2, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway journey that makes for an easy same-day trip. You'll find the route efficient for covering ground within the state, with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time. Consider this if you need a quick and direct way to get between these two Vermont locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Springfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
49.5 mi
57m
I 91
28.2 mi
32m
U.S. Route 2
4.4 mi
7m
Charlestown Road
2.3 mi
3m
Clinton Street
1.3 mi
2m
Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi
1m
Berlin State Highway
1.1 mi
1m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 49.5 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and East Montpelier, 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
50 mi·57 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 7Toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre
9
Continue on VT 62
1.3 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 62
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Berlin State Highway
1.1 mi·1 min·Berlin State Highway
11
Turn left onto US 302
0.2 mi·24 sec·Barre-Montpelier Road
12
Continue on US 302
0.8 mi·1 min·River Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 2
5 ft·0 sec·River Street
14
Continue on US 2
97 ft·1 sec·River Street
15
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·East Montpelier Road
16
Continue on US 2
4.4 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 2
17
Turn left onto Quaker Road
77 ft·2 sec·Quaker Road
18
Arrive at destination
Quaker Road
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 53m duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can comfortably leave in the morning and arrive with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you won't need to worry extensively about budgeting for gas. There are no specifically noted stops, so plan your own breaks as needed. A good tip is to ensure your vehicle is fueled before you begin, as the longest stretch on I-89 is nearly 50 miles, minimizing opportunities for quick, unplanned stops.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 miles.
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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 55m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Montpelier, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springfield, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, VT
This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Springfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 49.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 85.8 — 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
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
82.2 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre
4
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|Berlin State Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto Berlin State Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
85.8 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.60 one way
$29.20 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.07
$32.13
premium
$4.86
$17.37
$34.74
diesel
$5.61
$20.03
$40.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Valley Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
West Lebanon, NH
Tesla
16 DCFC
Maplewood Convenience Store/Comfort Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.52
$4.35
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.94
$3.63
EV Truck/SUV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.80
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
SE 8 mph37% chanceLive forecast
Destination
East Montpelier, VT
Late night
in East Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
45 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 37.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 49.5 miles on I-89. The character of the drive is largely defined by these faster, more direct highway sections. While there are brief transitions onto other main roads like I-91 and U.S. Route 2, the overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. Expect consistent speeds and a clear path for most of the 90.7 miles.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.5 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 10 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 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 82.2 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.
On the drive from Springfield, VT to East Montpelier, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
Barre
82.2 mi in|~1h 38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 90.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 49.5 miles on I 89. 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 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 82.2 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 East Montpelier, VT before heading back.
