Origin
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, VT to Cornwall, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, VT
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Cornwall, VT
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Trip Overview
Lincoln to Cornwall is 20.7 miles and takes about 38m via River Road and Vermont Route 30, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont, making it a straightforward trip within the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with many turns, so keep your focus on the road. With minimal mileage and a quick estimated travel time, this route is ideal for a relaxed, same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South 116 Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rockydale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, VT and Cornwall, VT.
1
Start on Quaker Street
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
Quaker Street
2
Continue on Quaker Street
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Quaker Street
3
Turn right onto West River Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West River Road
4
Continue on Lincoln Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 17; VT 116
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 116 Road
6
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
7
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
11
Turn left onto VT 116
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South 116 Road
12
Continue on River Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
13
Turn left onto US 7
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
14
Turn right onto VT 30
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto VT 30; VT 125
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on VT 30; VT 125
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on VT 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 30
18
Turn right onto Fisher Road
142 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fisher Road
19
Turn left onto Park Lane
247 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Lane
20
Arrive at destination
Park Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — 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
|
Quaker Street
Continue onto Quaker Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway
Turn left onto US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Park Lane
Turn left onto Park Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cornwall, VT
Late night in Cornwall on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
38m 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 drive is characterized by its numerous turns, accounting for its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile. While only 13% of the route is on highways, the longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on River Road. The primary roads, including Ethan Allen Highway and Vermont Route 30, suggest a journey that winds through local landscapes rather than offering high-speed travel. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with frequent adjustments.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Quaker 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 38m 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 (Quaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on River Road. 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 (Quaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornwall, 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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