Springfield, VT to Northfield, VT is 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m via I-89, I-91, and VT-64, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B. Consider this an easy transit rather than a destination in itself.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Springfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
42.3 mi
48m
I 91
28.2 mi
32m
Vermont Route 64
2.9 mi
5m
Charlestown Road
2.3 mi
3m
Clinton Street
1.3 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.3 mi
3m
Vermont Route 12 South
1 mi
1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 42.3 mi, about 48m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~981 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,168
Quietest
1 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 9 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 Northfield, 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
42 mi·48 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 5Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
9
Turn slight left
95 ft·2 sec
Toward VT 64 West: Norwich University, Northfield
10
Turn left onto VT 64
2.9 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 64
11
Turn right onto VT 12
1.0 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 12 South
12
Continue on VT 12
1.3 mi·3 min·South Main Street
13
Turn left onto Water Street
208 ft·6 sec·Water Street
14
Turn right
183 ft·13 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this short, 1-hour-and-40-minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of time to arrive before dark. With only 80.4 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need to worry much about frequent stops for gas or extensive breaks. The longest stretch without exits is 42.3 miles on I-89, so plan any quick stops before or after that segment if needed. Since it's a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 40.2 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 49m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northfield, 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 80.4 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 42.3 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 80.3 — 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
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
4
75.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Turn slight left toward VT 64 West: Norwich University, Northfield
78 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|VT 12 / Vermont Route 12 South
Turn right onto VT 12 / Vermont Route 12 South
Navigation decision point
4
80.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.21 one way
$28.42 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$15.57
$31.13
premium
$5.29
$16.74
$33.48
diesel
$5.35
$16.93
$33.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.26
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 24, 2026
Origin
Springfield, VT
Afternoon
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Light Rain
SE 7 mph99% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Northfield, VT
Afternoon
in Northfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Light Rain
SE 12 mph91% chanceLive forecast
71°F
Sharon, VT
40 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
1 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 40m 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 38.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 93% of this 80.4-mile drive, with the longest continuous stretch covering 42.3 miles on I-89. This means you'll experience mostly high-speed cruising with frequent exits. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, likely offering a change in pace from the interstate. Expect a steady flow of traffic typical of major highway corridors in the Northeast.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 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 32.4 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 40m 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 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,542 ft395 ft
Total Climb
1,399 ft
Total Descent
1,082 ft
Highest Point
1,542 ft
~74.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,148 ft
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 Northfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williamstown along the way.
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 42.3 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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. 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 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.1 miles: 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 Northfield, VT before heading back.
