Origin
White River Junction, VT
Morning in White River Junction on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White River Junction, VT to Springfield, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White River Junction, VT
Matt Barnard
Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
This 34-mile drive from White River Junction, VT to Springfield, VT is a quick trip, taking about 43 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 84% of the journey on interstate roads, including a significant 28.5-mile stretch on I-91. You can expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. Given its short length and highway-focused profile, this route offers a straightforward and efficient connection within the Northeast region, making it an easy addition to any travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| Charlestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 28.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White River Junction, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on Bridge Street
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 5
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on US 5
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto I 91
28 mi
·
33 min
·
I 91
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
8
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
9
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
10
Continue on VT 11
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 5 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Springfield, VT
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
19 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
43m 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?
Expect a primarily highway-focused experience on this route, with 84% of your travel occurring on interstate roads. The bulk of your journey will involve cruising on I-91 for up to 28.5 miles without interruption, offering a consistent driving pace. You'll also navigate sections of Charlestown Road and Clinton Street, which may offer a slight change of pace from the interstate. The overall profile suggests a smooth, uninterrupted drive for the most part, with the interstate dominating the character of this short connection.
84% 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: 28.5 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Charlestown Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from White River Junction, VT to Springfield, VT is easy. At 43m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, 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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