Origin
Waterbury, VT
Afternoon in Waterbury on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterbury, VT to Springfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
95.9 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterbury, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waterbury, VT to Springfield, VT covers 95.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.1 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.44 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.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Waterbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 63.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 91 | 27.8 mi | 32m |
| Charlestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stowe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on Stowe Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Stowe Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; VT 100
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto VT 100
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
4
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
6
Merge onto I 89
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
9
Merge onto I 91
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
11
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
12
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
13
Continue on VT 11
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
VT 11
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 47.9 miles from Waterbury, VT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Waterbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waterbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Waterbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 63.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Waterbury, 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 63.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 92 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Enter roundabout onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
6
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
92 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.44 one way
$30.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.17 | $42.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Springfield, VT
Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 55m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 59.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
95.9 mi in 1h 55m, mostly highway — 63.1 mi of that is on I 89.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street.
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 1h 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Waterbury, VT to Springfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
63.8 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 95.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.1 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, VT before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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