Trip from Springfield, VT to Leicester, VT

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

61.5 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, VT to Leicester, VT covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 $9.55 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

30.7 miles from Springfield, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 61.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Street Unavailable Refreshing
Route 106 Unavailable Refreshing
Route 103 North Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Pond Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Main Street

95 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
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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

26 mi · 42 min
9

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 30.7 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 51m 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 61.5 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.7 miles or 51m 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 Leicester, 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 61.5 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Springfield, VT · 51m into the drive

Downtown Albany, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

31 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

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Springfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Leicester, VT

The final approach into Leicester, 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 Leicester, 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

$9.55 one way

$19.10 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $10.79 $21.58
premium $4.86 $11.76 $23.52
diesel $6.00 $14.52 $29.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.46 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Springfield, VT

Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

12:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Leicester, VT

Afternoon in Leicester on Saturday

Local time

12:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

48°F

Albany, NY

31 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

15 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Springfield, VT to Leicester, VT covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 30.7 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 $9.55 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.

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