Origin
Springfield, VT
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to Guilford, 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
50m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Guilford, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Springfield to Guilford, Vermont, expect a straightforward journey spanning 39.3 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 50 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day outing. Budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily utilizes I-91, Charlestown Road, and Clinton Street. Since the route remains entirely within the Northeast region of Vermont, you will find it familiar and easy to navigate. This trip is best suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight stay, offering a high-efficiency connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| Charlestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Coolidge Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Guilford Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 33.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Guilford, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
5
Merge onto I 91
34 mi
·
39 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
7
Turn right onto US 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
8
Continue on US 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Coolidge Highway
9
Turn right onto Guilford Center Road
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
Guilford Center Road
10
Arrive at destination
Guilford Center Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
37.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
3
39.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Guilford Center Road
Turn right onto Guilford Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Guilford, VT
Morning in Guilford on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Westminster, VT
20 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
3 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
50m 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 39.3-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a consistent rhythm during the longest stretch of the drive, which covers 33.9 miles on I-91. While the path starts with local maneuvering on Clinton Street and Charlestown Road, the transition to the interstate defines the personality of the trip. Expect a fast-paced, efficient experience rather than a winding backroads adventure. Because the majority of the travel occurs on the interstate, the drive maintains a steady, predictable flow from start to finish.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 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 3.8 miles in near I 91.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, VT to Guilford, VT is easy. At 50m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles (Guilford Center Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.9 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 3.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles (Guilford Center Road): 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 Guilford, 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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