Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to Vernon, 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
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Vernon, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, VT to Vernon, VT covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Fort Bridgman Road, Charlestown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| Fort Bridgman Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Charlestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Vernon Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairground Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cotton Mill Hill | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Canal Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 33.9 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~616 veh/hr typical · worst 846
Quietest
1 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 70 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 Vernon, 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
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
7
Turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Canal Street
8
Turn right onto Fairground Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairground Road
9
Turn straight onto South Main Street
438 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto Cotton Mill Hill
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cotton Mill Hill
11
Turn straight onto VT 142
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernon Street
12
Continue on VT 142
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Fort Bridgman Road
13
Turn left
160 ft
·
14 sec
14
Turn right
61 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 44.9 — 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
38.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Fairground Road
Turn right onto Fairground Road
Navigation decision point
4
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.48 one way
$14.96 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| premium | $5.07 | $8.96 | $17.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Vernon, VT
Late night in Vernon on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Putney, VT
22 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
5 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 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?
44.9 mi in 1h, mostly highway — 33.9 mi of that is on I 91.
76% 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: 33.9 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Fort Bridgman 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
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, VT to Vernon, VT is easy. At 1h with 76% 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 38.3 miles (Fairground Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
723 ft
259 ft
Total Climb
1,011 ft
Total Descent
1,163 ft
Highest Point
723 ft
~6.4 mi in
Elevation Range
464 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 Vernon, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Guilford along the way.
Guilford
37.7 mi in
|
~46m
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 Vernon, 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. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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 38.3 miles (Fairground 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 Vernon, 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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