Origin
Marshfield, VT
Morning in Marshfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshfield, VT to Northfield, 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
45m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshfield, VT
Tom Fisk
Northfield, VT
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Trip Overview
Marshfield, VT to Northfield, VT is 25.9 miles and takes about 45m via U.S. Route 2, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger New England adventure. You'll find it an easy and efficient way to travel between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| 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 |
| Berlin State Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 13.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, VT and Northfield, VT.
1
Start on School Street
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
3
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
4
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
5
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
6
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
7
Enter roundabout onto US 302
199 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Street
8
Continue on US 302
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
9
Continue on US 302
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barre-Montpelier Road
10
Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin State Highway
11
Turn straight onto VT 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 62
12
Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Paine Turnpike North
13
Turn right onto Crosstown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Road
14
Continue on Crosstown Road
468 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crosstown Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Crosstown Road
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Crosstown Road
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Ayers Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ayers Road
17
Turn straight onto VT 12
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 12
18
Continue on VT 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
19
Turn right onto Water Street
208 ft
·
6 sec
·
Water Street
20
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 302 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Crosstown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Crosstown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Ayers Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Ayers Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Northfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
21 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
45m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the total mileage on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13.6 miles on U.S. Route 2, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The route utilizes U.S. Route 2, Crosstown Road, and Vermont Route 12, providing a mix of highway and local road driving. Expect a straightforward travel experience with minimal complexities as you navigate between towns.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on U.S. Route 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and Crosstown Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near US 302 / River Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 14.9 miles (US 302 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.9 miles (Crosstown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles (Ayers Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on U.S. Route 2. 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: at 14.9 miles (US 302 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.9 miles (Crosstown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles (Ayers Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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