Origin
Northfield, VT
Late night in Northfield on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northfield, VT to Morristown, 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 7m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northfield, VT
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Morristown, VT
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Trip Overview
Northfield, VT to Morristown, VT is 44.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via I 89 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive profile, offering a bit of both highway cruising and more local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick relocation or a short scenic detour if you're exploring the Green Mountain State. Plan for minimal time on the road and maximum opportunity to enjoy your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 64 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, VT and Morristown, VT.
1
Start on this road
183 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Water Street
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
3
Turn right onto VT 12
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on VT 12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 12 South
5
Turn left onto VT 64
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 64
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
7
Merge onto I 89
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
9
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
10
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
11
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
12
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
14
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pucker Street
15
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pucker Street
16
Continue on VT 100
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Laporte Road
17
Turn left onto Morristown Corners Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morristown Corners Road
18
Continue on Morristown Corners Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morristown Corners Road
19
Arrive at destination
Morristown Corners Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Northfield, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.1 — 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
|
Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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VT 64 / Vermont Route 64
Turn left onto VT 64 / Vermont Route 64
Navigation decision point
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.44 | $16.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morristown, VT
Late night in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Waterbury, VT
22 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 7m 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 features a 55% highway share, primarily utilizing I 89 for a significant portion of the journey. You'll experience a longest stretch of 20.3 miles on I 89, allowing for some consistent cruising. As you transition off the interstate onto Waterbury Stowe Road and then Laporte Road, the character shifts to a more mixed drive. This means you'll encounter a blend of faster highway speeds and more winding, local road conditions as you approach your destination. The change in road type is gradual, making for an engaging, rather than monotonous, driving experience.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Water Street.
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 7m 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 (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (VT 64 / Vermont Route 64): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: 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.
Between Northfield, VT and Morristown, VT, road signs point toward Montpelier and Stowe.
Montpelier
5.3 mi in
|
~10m
Stowe
25.8 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on I 89. 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 (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (VT 64 / Vermont Route 64): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morristown, 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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