Origin
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, VT to New Haven, 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
17m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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New Haven, VT
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Trip Overview
Lincoln, VT to New Haven, VT is 9 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Main Street and West River Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This very short drive stays entirely within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience with no highway driving. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick scenic transfer or as a brief segment within a larger exploration of the area. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Stony Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rockydale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 116 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 2.4 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, VT and New Haven, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Hill Road
11
Continue on VT 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto North Street
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — 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
3
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
New Haven, VT
Late night in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
2 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
17m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate on Main Street, West River Road, and Stony Hill Road. The longest stretch without a turn is about 2.4 miles along Main Street. The road's personality is distinctly local, suggesting a more intimate connection with the Vermont landscape and smaller community feel rather than high-speed travel. Prepare for frequent adjustments in direction as you traverse these country roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Quaker Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincoln, VT to New Haven, VT is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 9 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Main Street. 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 9 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, 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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