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Trip from Springfield, VT to Saint Albans, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

147.7 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m

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

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Springfield, VT

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Saint Albans, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, VT to Saint Albans, VT covers 147.7 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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, Charlestown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.9 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.78 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

73.8 miles from Springfield, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 147.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 147.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.9 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 11 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 112.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springfield, VT to Saint Albans, VT is easy. At 2h 56m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 91 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 91 North
3
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 91

Merge onto I 91

Merge point - match speed before joining

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
145.6 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 19 Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
7
147 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | US 7 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 7 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 112.9 mi 2h 11m
I 91 28.2 mi 32m
Charlestown Road 2.3 mi 3m
Clinton Street 1.3 mi 2m
Saint Albans State Highway 0.9 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 89 — 112.9 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Saint Albans, 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

113 mi · 2 hr 11 min · I 89
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
9

Continue on Saint Albans State Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10

At end of road, turn right onto US 7

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the right lane.
11

Arrive at destination

US 7

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 73.8 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.9 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 32 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.8 miles or 1h 29m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, 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 147.7 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 112.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.8 mi from Springfield, VT · 1h 29m into the drive

town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Duxbury, VT

74 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

Hartford, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montpelier, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.8 miles from Springfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.9 miles.

Arriving in Saint Albans, VT

The final approach into Saint Albans, 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 Saint Albans, VT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Vermont

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18025400094

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Vermont

0.8 mi

Taj-E-India

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

White River Junction, Vermont

1.2 mi

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18025400094

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 116

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028799901

Visit website

Taj-E-India

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.6

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+18026988849

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 31.6

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16032986991

Visit website

Lui Lui

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 31.6

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16032987070

Visit website

Tuckerbox

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 31.6

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18023594041

Visit website

Elixir

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 31.6

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 5–8 pm

+18022817009

Visit website

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.4

Montpelier, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21.1

Cornish, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+16036752175

Visit website

American Precision Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21.1

Windsor, Vermont

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18026745781

Visit website

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 126.6

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 35.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.78 one way

$47.55 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $26.16 $52.32
premium $4.86 $28.28 $56.57
diesel $5.61 $32.61 $65.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.3 0 $15.51 $7.09
Efficient EV 36.9 0 $12.92 $5.91
EV Truck/SUV 59.1 0 $20.68 $9.45

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springfield, VT

Evening in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Albans, VT

Evening in Saint Albans on Thursday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Duxbury, VT

74 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

14 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 56m 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 Saint Albans, VT covers 147.7 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, I 91, Charlestown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.8 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 $23.78 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Springfield, VT to Saint Albans, VT is easy. At 2h 56m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Springfield, VT to Saint Albans, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.

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