This 81.1-mile drive from Springfield, VT to Washington, VT will take approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it offers a manageable journey through the heart of Vermont. Expect to spend around $13 on fuel for this excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and engaging driving experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy profile, it’s ideal for a day trip where you can take your time and enjoy the local scenery without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Springfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
55.7 mi
1h 4m
Vermont Route 25
7.1 mi
10m
Waits River Road
6 mi
9m
East Orange Road
5.9 mi
14m
Charlestown Road
2.3 mi
3m
West Corinth Road
1.9 mi
4m
Clinton Street
1.3 mi
2m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Washington, 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
56 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 91
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 16Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
7
Turn left onto VT 25
6.0 mi·9 min·Waits River Road
8
Continue on VT 25
7.1 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 25
9
Turn slight left onto East Orange Road
5.9 mi·14 min·East Orange Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Corinth Road
1.9 mi·4 min·West Corinth Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 110
121 ft·2 sec·Vermont Route 110
12
Arrive at destination
VT 110
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under two hours and 81.1 miles, this trip from Springfield to Washington, VT offers plenty of flexibility. You can leave anytime, but an early start will allow for leisurely exploration. Since there are no specified stops, plan for a brief pause if needed, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the route. The estimated fuel cost is $13, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. Pay close attention to your GPS or maps, as the frequent turns on local roads require constant vigilance.
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 40.5 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 40.5 miles or 50m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, 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 81.1 miles and 1h 52m.
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 91 for about 55.7 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 81.1 — 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
59.8 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
4
79.2 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|West Corinth Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Corinth Road
Navigation decision point
5
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
At end of road, turn left onto VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.11 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.36
$28.73
premium
$4.86
$15.53
$31.06
diesel
$5.61
$17.91
$35.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.52
$3.89
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.10
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.35
$5.19
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Washington, VT
Late night
in Washington on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Newbury, VT
41 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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 81.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments to your direction. You'll primarily follow Clinton Street and Charlestown Road before merging onto I-91 North for a portion of the journey. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions, rather than a monotonous highway stretch.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 25. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, VT to Washington, VT is easy. At 1h 52m with 77% 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 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Washington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
Barre
59.8 mi in|~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 55.7 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 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 59.8 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 Washington, VT before heading back.
