Trip from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

82 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 5m ★

6 AM

2h 14m

8 AM

2h 33m

10 AM

2h 21m

12 PM

2h 19m

3 PM

2h 21m

5 PM

2h 32m

8 PM

2h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT covers 82 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on River Street, Route 106, Route 103 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41 miles from Springfield, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 82 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

River Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
River Street	—	—
Route 106	—	—
Route 103 North	—	—
Main Street	—	—
Pond Street	—	—
Ossie Road	—	—
Church Street	—	—
Case Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: River Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Bristol, VT.

1

Start on Main Street

95 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

2

Continue on River Street

3.0 mi · 6 min · River Street

3

Continue on Vermont Route 106

5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 106

4

Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 North

5

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

6

Continue on Pond Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pond Street

7

Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

19 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 103 North

8

Turn right

33 mi · 53 min

9

Turn right onto Ossie Road

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Ossie Road

10

Turn left onto Church Street

364 ft · 7 sec · Church Street

11

Continue on Case Street

6.0 mi · 8 min · Case Street

12

Continue on South 116 Road

5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

13

Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

14

Continue on West Street

0.6 mi · 52 sec · West Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

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 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 1h 7m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, VT

This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 2h 14m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41 mi from Springfield, VT · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Rutland, VT

41 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

Ludlow, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Rutland, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Springfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bristol, VT

The final approach into Bristol, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bristol, VT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.20 one way

$26.40 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$14.52	$29.05
premium	$4.86	$15.70	$31.41
diesel	$5.61	$18.10	$36.21

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: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.6	$8.61	$3.94
Efficient EV	20.5	$7.18	$3.28
EV Truck/SUV	32.8	$11.48	$5.25

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springfield, VT

Late night in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, VT

Late night in Bristol on Thursday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

2h 14m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT covers 82 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are River Street, Route 106, Route 103 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41 miles from Springfield, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Springfield, VT to Bristol, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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