Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to South Barre, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
83.2 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
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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South Barre, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Springfield, VT to South Barre, VT is 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 41m via I-89, I-91, and VT-63, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's predominantly a highway drive, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a brisk pace. This trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a simple way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Springfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 46.2 mi | 53m |
| I 91 | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Charlestown Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Barre Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 46.2 mi, about 53m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~584 veh/hr typical · worst 1,168
Quietest
1 AM
~24 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 17 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 South Barre, 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
46 mi
·
53 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
9
Continue on VT 63
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 63
10
Turn left onto VT 14
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Barre Road
11
Turn left
159 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn left
22 ft
·
1 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short trip of just over an hour and a half, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush and still have plenty of daylight. You won't need to break this drive up, but if you want a break, consider stopping around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is around $14, it’s always wise to top off before heading out, especially since the longest stretch without exits is over 46 miles on I-89.
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 41.6 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 41.6 miles or 51m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Barre, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 83.2 miles and 1h 41m.
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 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.6 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
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 83.2 — 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
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
78.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
5
83.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.86 one way
$27.72 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
| premium | $5.07 | $16.59 | $33.19 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
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: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.32 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
South Barre, VT
Late night in South Barre on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Sharon, VT
42 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
25 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 41m 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.
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
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 94% of the 83.2 miles on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 46.2 miles on I-89 before transitioning to other roads. The majority of your travel will be on I-89 and I-91, which means you'll encounter a good number of exits and potentially some merging traffic as you navigate these larger roadways. Once you leave the interstates for Vermont Route 63, the feel will shift to more local cruising.
94% 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: 46.2 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, VT to South Barre, VT is easy. At 1h 41m with 94% 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 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 78.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,572 ft
411 ft
Total Climb
1,507 ft
Total Descent
1,178 ft
Highest Point
1,572 ft
~71.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,161 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 South Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
Barre
78.9 mi in
|
~1h 34m
About the Cities
Starting in Springfield, VT
Full guide →Founded 1761
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
Arriving in South Barre, VT
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 83.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.2 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 78.9 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 South Barre, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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