Northfield, VT Road Trips
Northfield, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 51 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Northfield, VT spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
77.9 mi
Saint Albans, VT
Quickest Drive
26m
Barre, VT
Plan Around Northfield, VT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Northfield, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Northfield, VT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Northfield, VT
Driving from Northfield, VT
On average, trips departing from Northfield, VT run 51 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 78 miles (1h 37m), while the shortest is just 30 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Northfield, VT include Saint Albans, VT (77.9 mi, 1h 37m), Winooski, VT (53.5 mi, 1h 8m), Lyndon, VT (52.6 mi, 1h 16m), Essex Junction, VT (49.9 mi, 1h 5m), and Morristown, VT (44.1 mi, 1h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 51-mile trip from Northfield, VT, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Northfield, VT and 5 routes heading into Northfield, VT, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 30 to 78 miles.
The longest mapped route from Northfield, VT covers 78 miles and takes approximately 1h 37m. Shorter options start at just 30 miles.
The average route from Northfield, VT runs about 51 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 51-mile trip from Northfield, VT costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Northfield, VT include Saint Albans, VT, Winooski, VT, Lyndon, VT and Essex Junction, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Northfield, VT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,165
Median Income
$50,417
Median Home Value
$233,700
Median Age
26.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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