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Trip from Springfield, VT to Middlebury (village), VT

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

73.6 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

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Downtown Springfield, VT, VT

Springfield, VT

Raziella R

Downtown Middlebury (village), VT, VT

Middlebury (village), VT

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

Spanning 73.6 miles across Vermont, this journey from Springfield to Middlebury is a straightforward trek that comfortably fits into a single day. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 4 minutes on the road, making it an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, it is an economical trip that doesn't require complex planning or an overnight stay. Since the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, you will find it to be a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Vermont communities. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this drive offers a reliable pace that keeps your itinerary moving smoothly.

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

36.8 miles from Springfield, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You will navigate a combination of Vermont Route 106, Vermont Route 103 North, and US 7 to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 37-mile stretch on US 7, which serves as the backbone of the trip. Because the route is dominated by highway travel, you can anticipate a consistent driving experience rather than a series of tight, technical local turns. Expect a steady, predictable pace that allows you to cover the distance efficiently while staying focused on the road ahead.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 37 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Vermont Route 103 North. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 72.8 miles in near US 7 / North Pleasant Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Springfield, VT to Middlebury (village), VT is easy. At 2h 4m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 72.8 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 72.9 miles (Seymour Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles (Seymour Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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72.8 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | US 7 / North Pleasant Street

Enter roundabout onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
72.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | Seymour Street

Turn left onto Seymour Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
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73.2 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Seymour Street

At end of road, turn left onto Seymour Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

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73.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Middle Seymour Street

Turn left onto Middle Seymour Street

Navigation decision point

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73.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 7 37 mi 1h 1m
Vermont Route 103 North 25.8 mi 39m
Vermont Route 106 5.2 mi 8m
River Street 3 mi 6m
Main Street 1.1 mi 3m
Pond Street 0.6 mi 1m
Seymour Street 0.4 mi 1m
Maple Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 7 — 37 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Middlebury (village), VT.

1

Start on VT 11

96 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on VT 11

3.0 mi · 6 min · River Street
3

Continue on VT 106

5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 106
4

Continue on VT 103

7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 North
5

Continue on VT 103

1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
6

Continue on VT 103; VT 100

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pond Street
7

Continue on VT 103; VT 100

19 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 103 North
8

Turn right onto US 7

37 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 7
9

Enter roundabout onto US 7

375 ft · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
10

Continue on US 7

199 ft · 7 sec · North Pleasant Street
11

Turn left onto Seymour Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Seymour Street
Use the left lane.
12

At end of road, turn left onto Seymour Street

353 ft · 16 sec · Seymour Street
13

Turn left onto Middle Seymour Street

519 ft · 22 sec · Middle Seymour Street
14

Continue on Maple Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Maple Street
15

Continue on Maple Street

517 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
16

Turn right

94 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Planning for this 2-hour drive is simple since no formal stops are required to reach Middlebury on time. Given the duration, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. If you prefer to avoid potential traffic, aim to leave outside of peak commuting hours, though the direct nature of the route keeps travel times stable. Keep in mind that with 92% of the trip on highways, you should stay alert for merging traffic, particularly when transitioning between the secondary state routes and US 7. Since your fuel costs will hover around $12, filling your tank before you leave Springfield ensures you won't need to worry about finding a station while navigating the longest 37-mile stretch of the journey.

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 36.8 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 73.6 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middlebury (village), 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 73.6 miles and 2h 4m.

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.
The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 37 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.8 mi from Springfield, VT · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

37 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Springfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middlebury (village), VT

The final approach into Middlebury (village), 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 Middlebury (village), VT.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 20.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.78 one way

$23.56 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $12.91 $25.83
premium $4.83 $13.99 $27.98
diesel $5.64 $16.35 $32.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger

Rutland, VT

Tesla

6 DCFC

GMP OH Rutland

Rutland, VT

VIALYNK

5 DCFC

Irving Oil

Springfield, VT

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Main & Mountain

Ludlow, VT

Blink Network

4 DCFC

GMP Middlebury

Middlebury, VT

VIALYNK

4 DCFC

Springfield District

North Springfield, VT

VIALYNK

2 DCFC

Rutland Plaza

Rutland, VT

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Stone CDJR

Middlebury, VT

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Blink Network: 3 VIALYNK: 3 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Tesla: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.73 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.30 $4.71

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Springfield, VT

Late night in Springfield on Monday

Local time

2:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 7 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Destination

Middlebury (village), VT

Late night in Middlebury (village) on Monday

Local time

2:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Rain Showers

S 3 to 18 mph 94% chance 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Middlebury (village), VT covers 73.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, Vermont Route 103 North, Vermont Route 106. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 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 $11.78 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 Middlebury (village), VT is easy. At 2h 4m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.8 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 72.9 miles (Seymour Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles (Seymour Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Springfield, VT to Middlebury (village), VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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