Origin
Lyndon, VT
Late night in Lyndon on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndon, VT to Northfield, 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 15m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndon, VT
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Northfield, VT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 52 miles across Vermont, this straightforward trip connects Lyndon to Northfield in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can easily complete the entire journey in one day, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer to reach their destination without an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel keeps your travel costs predictable for this quick transit. By sticking to a combination of I-91 and U.S. Route 2, you move efficiently through the Northeast region. Since the drive is compact and manageable, it serves as a highly practical route for travelers prioritizing speed and simplicity over a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| I 91 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Crosstown Road | 3.9 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2 West
— 25.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndon, VT and Northfield, VT.
1
Start on York Street
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
York Street
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Memorial Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 91
4
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
6
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn left onto US 2
25 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
8
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
9
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
199 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Street
13
Continue on US 302
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
14
Continue on US 302
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barre-Montpelier Road
15
Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin State Highway
16
Turn straight onto VT 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 62
17
Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Paine Turnpike North
18
Turn right onto Crosstown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Road
19
Continue on Crosstown Road
468 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crosstown Road
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Crosstown Road
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Crosstown Road
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Ayers Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ayers Road
22
Turn straight onto VT 12
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 12
23
Continue on VT 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
24
Turn right onto Water Street
208 ft
·
6 sec
·
Water Street
25
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Lyndon, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn left onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 91
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91
6
7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 302 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Northfield, VT
Late night in Northfield on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Cabot, VT
26 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 15m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 83% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. The route transitions between I-91 and U.S. Route 2, offering a mix of interstate travel and major highway driving. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment on U.S. Route 2 West, which stretches for 25.4 miles. This configuration creates a consistent pace, allowing you to settle into a rhythm behind the wheel. While the drive is efficient, the shift from interstate lanes to the configuration of U.S. Route 2 provides a noticeable change in the road's personality as you navigate toward Northfield.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on U.S. Route 2 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and U.S. Route 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Lyndon, VT to Northfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
7 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Northfield, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northfield, 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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