Origin
Guilford, VT
Late night in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, VT to Londonderry, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, VT
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Londonderry, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Guilford to Londonderry covers 40.2 miles of Vermont’s Northeast landscape, typically taking about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your itinerary without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick regional trip. By utilizing Vermont Route 30, West River Road, and Vermont Route 100 North, you navigate through the heart of the state efficiently. Whether you are heading out for a weekend getaway or a quick errand, this drive offers a straightforward connection between two charming Vermont towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 30 | 21.8 mi | 37m |
| West River Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Vermont Route 100 North | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Middletown Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Canal Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Linden Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Coolidge Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 30
— 21.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, VT and Londonderry, VT.
1
Start on Guilford Center Road
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
Guilford Center Road
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on US 5
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Canal Street
4
Turn left onto US 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 5; VT 9
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Putney Road
6
Turn left onto US 5; VT 9
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Park Place
Toward US 5 South
7
Continue on VT 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
8
Continue on VT 30
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
West River Road
9
Continue on VT 30
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Vermont Route 30
10
Continue on VT 30
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Vermont Route 30
11
Turn right onto VT 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 100 North
12
Continue on Middletown Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Middletown Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Middletown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Middletown Road
14
Turn sharp right onto VT 11
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 11
15
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Guilford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Coolidge Highway
Turn left onto US 5 / Coolidge Highway
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 5; VT 9 / Park Place
Turn left onto US 5; VT 9 / Park Place toward US 5 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 5 South
4
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Middletown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Middletown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
Turn sharp right onto VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Londonderry, VT
Late night in Londonderry on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Jamaica, VT
20 mi in
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
5 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 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the journey spent on faster, more direct routes. You will find that the road maintains a steady pace, highlighted by a notable 21.8-mile stretch along Vermont Route 30 that provides the longest uninterrupted segment of your travel. While the highway portions keep you moving toward Londonderry, the transition onto Vermont Route 100 North rounds out the experience. Expect a balance of consistent highway driving and secondary road transitions that keep the drive feeling active. It is a practical route for those who prefer to spend less time idling and more time reaching their destination.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on Vermont Route 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 30 and West River Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 6 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 5 / Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 5; VT 9 / Park Place): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on Vermont Route 30. 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 5 / Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 5; VT 9 / Park Place): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Londonderry, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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