Origin
Springfield, VT
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to Cambridge, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
129.5 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
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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Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, VT to Cambridge, VT covers 129.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, I 91, Vermont Route 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.6 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.85 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.8 miles from Springfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 129.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 129.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.6 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 32.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.7 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
6
110.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
4
110.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
VT 117 / River Road
Turn right onto VT 117 / River Road
Navigation decision point
4
113 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
Browns Trace
At end of road, turn left onto Browns Trace
Navigation decision point
5
118.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Navigation decision point
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 Cambridge, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Williston
110.3 mi in
|
~2h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 77.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 91 | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 11.3 mi | 18m |
| Browns Trace | 5.3 mi | 11m |
| Charlestown Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Governor Peck Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Governor Peck Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Cambridge, 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
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 89 North
7
Merge onto I 89
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
9
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto VT 117
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
River Road
11
Turn right onto Governor Peck Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Peck Highway
12
Continue on Governor Peck Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Governor Peck Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Browns Trace
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Browns Trace
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Browns Trace
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Browns Trace
15
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 15
16
Arrive at destination
VT 15
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.8 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Springfield, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 129.5 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Springfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.8 mi from Springfield, VT · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Springfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 miles.
Arriving in Cambridge, VT
The final approach into Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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
$20.85 one way
$41.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.60 | $6.22 |
| Efficient EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.13 | $8.29 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Cambridge, VT
Morning in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
1 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 45m 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 Cambridge, VT covers 129.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, I 91, Vermont Route 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.8 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 $20.85 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.7 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Springfield, VT to Cambridge, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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