Springfield, VT to Moretown, VT is 98.3 miles and takes about 2h 1m via I 89, I 91, and Vermont Route 100B, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its mostly highway profile and short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, making for a straightforward and efficient transit between these two Vermont locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Springfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
58 mi
1h 6m
I 91
28.2 mi
32m
Vermont Route 100B
6.8 mi
11m
Charlestown Road
2.3 mi
3m
Clinton Street
1.3 mi
2m
U.S. Route 2
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Center Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 58 mi, about 1h 6m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 25 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,015 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,333
Quietest
1 AM
~32 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Moretown, 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
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 9Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
9
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Center Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 2
11
Turn right onto VT 100B
6.8 mi·11 min·Vermont Route 100B
12
Turn sharp left onto Wimble's Road
54 ft·1 sec·Wimble's Road
13
Arrive at destination
Wimble's Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-hour drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed start. With only 98.3 miles and a 95% highway profile, this is a route you can easily complete in one day without feeling rushed. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keeping track of fuel is always wise; the estimated cost is around $16. A specific tip for this route: pay attention to the exit for Vermont Route 100B; it's your cue that the primarily interstate portion of your drive is ending.
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 49.1 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 1h 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moretown, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, VT
This is one driving day of about 98.3 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 58 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 32.4 and 98.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
4
90.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|Center Road
Turn left onto Center Road
Navigation decision point
5
90.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
5
98.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|Wimble's Road
Turn sharp left onto Wimble's Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.38 one way
$34.75 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$19.03
$38.07
premium
$5.29
$20.47
$40.94
diesel
$5.35
$20.70
$41.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
Efficient EV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
EV Truck/SUV
39.3
0
$13.76
$6.29
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of May 21, 2026
Origin
Springfield, VT
Evening
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 to 9 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Moretown, VT
Evening
in Moretown on Wednesday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 3 to 7 mph2% chanceLive forecast
71°F
Sharon, VT
49 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
4 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
2h 1m 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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 37.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a driving experience that is 95% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for nearly the entire 98.3-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 58 miles, primarily on I 89. Vermont Route 100B marks the transition to surface roads, which you'll encounter for about 5 miles toward the end of your drive. You'll notice a significant change in pace and traffic density as you exit the interstate system.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 32.4 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (Center Road): Navigation decision point.
Springfield is a town of 9,400 people (2010) in southeastern Vermont along the Black River. In 2007, the city was selected to host the premiere of The Simpsons Movie after winning a contest to find the Springfield that most closely resembled the town featured in the movie and TV show.
Top landmarks
•Stellafane Observatory — observatory in Vermont, USA
•Parker Hill Rural Historic District — historic district in Springfield, Vermont
•Southview Housing Historic District — historic district in Springfield, Vermont
The longest stretch is about 58 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (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 Moretown, VT before heading back.
