Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to Westminster, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
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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Westminster, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Springfield and Westminster, VT is a quick, efficient journey covering 19.9 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 26 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a very economical route within the Northeast. Since the drive is short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused transit is straightforward and reliable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Charlestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Westminster Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| School Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Westminster, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
7
Turn left onto Westminster Street
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Westminster Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
U.S. Route 5
9
Continue on US 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. Route 5
10
Turn sharp right onto School Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
11
Arrive at destination
School Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 19.9 — 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
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Westminster Street
Turn left onto Westminster Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 5 / U.S. Route 5
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / U.S. Route 5
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
School Street
Turn sharp right onto School Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Westminster, VT
Late night in Westminster on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26m 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?
This trip is defined by its reliance on major thoroughfares, with 76% of your time spent on the highway. You will spend the majority of your momentum on I-91, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.8 miles. The remaining distance utilizes U.S. Route 5 and Charlestown Road to bridge the gap between towns. Expect a functional, high-speed experience that prioritizes directness over winding backroads. Once you transition off the interstate, the pace shifts slightly to accommodate local access roads.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near I 91.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (Westminster Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Westminster, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Walpole New Hampshire along the way.
Walpole New Hampshire
16.6 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 12.8 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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (Westminster Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westminster, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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