Springfield, VT to Orleans County, VT is 126.7 miles and takes about 2h 30m via I 91 and U.S. Route 5, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Vermont. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward transit. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under three hours, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient segment of a larger New England adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Springfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
119.8 mi
2h 18m
U.S. Route 5
2.4 mi
3m
Charlestown Road
2.3 mi
3m
Clinton Street
1.3 mi
2m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 119.8 mi, about 2h 18m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 31 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~378 veh/hr typical
· worst 671
Quietest
1 AM
~12 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 75 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 Orleans County, VT.
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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
120 mi·2 hr 18 min·I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 26Toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
7
Keep slight right at fork
292 ft·7 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 58
2.4 mi·3 min·U.S. Route 5
9
Arrive at destination
US 5
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 30m estimated drive time, leaving Springfield, VT in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Orleans County before evening. With a $20 fuel cost estimate, it’s wise to fill up before you depart, especially since the longest stretch on I 91 is nearly 120 miles. Plan for your single recommended stop strategically, perhaps midway through your time on the interstate. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have flexibility to depart later if needed, but watch for the transition from I 91 to Charlestown Road as it marks the end of the high-speed cruising.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.3 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.8 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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orleans County, 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 126.7 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Springfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 119.8 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 124.2 — 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
3
4.2 mi into trip|~8m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
124 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
5
124.2 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.11 one way
$42.21 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$23.42
$46.84
premium
$5.07
$25.27
$50.54
diesel
$5.60
$27.93
$55.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38
0
$13.30
$6.08
Efficient EV
31.7
0
$11.09
$5.07
EV Truck/SUV
50.7
0
$17.74
$8.11
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Aug 16, 2026
Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Orleans County, VT
Late night
in Orleans County on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
S 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
77°F
Bradford, VT
63 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
2h 30m 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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 26.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 97% of the drive on freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 119.8 miles on I 91 before transitioning to Charlestown Road. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with the change to surface roads happening late in the drive. The high highway percentage suggests a steady pace with fewer interruptions until the final leg.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 5. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, VT to Orleans County, VT is easy. At 2h 30m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 124 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 119.8 miles on I 91. 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, 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 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 124 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 Orleans County, VT before heading back.
