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Trip from Northfield, VT to Woodbury, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

30 mi

48 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Northfield, VT

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Downtown Woodbury, VT, VT

Woodbury, VT

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Trip Overview

Northfield, VT to Woodbury, VT is 30 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Vermont Route 14 North, U.S. Route 2, and Crosstown Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Vermont, making it a convenient local excursion. You'll primarily be on highway-style roads for this drive, which accounts for 75% of the route. It’s a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon drive without needing an overnight stay. Consider this a simple, efficient route connecting two points within the Green Mountain State.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 14 North 13.9 mi 20m
U.S. Route 2 4.5 mi 7m
Crosstown Road 3.8 mi 9m
Vermont Route 12 North 3 mi 5m
Berlin State Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Vermont Route 62 1 mi 1m
North Main Street 1 mi 2m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Vermont Route 14 North — 13.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, VT and Woodbury, VT.

1

Start on this road

183 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Water Street

208 ft · 13 sec · Water Street
3

Turn left onto VT 12

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
4

Continue on VT 12

3.0 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 12 North
5

Turn right onto Crosstown Road

3.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Road
6

Continue on Crosstown Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Road
7

Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Paine Turnpike North
8

Turn right onto VT 62

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 62
9

Keep slight right at fork onto Berlin State Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Berlin State Highway
10

Turn left onto US 302

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
11

Continue on US 302

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Street
12

Enter roundabout onto US 2

5 ft · 0 sec · River Street
13

Continue on US 2

97 ft · 1 sec · River Street
14

Merge onto US 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
15

Continue on US 2

4.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2
16

Turn left onto VT 14

14 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 14 North
17

Turn left onto Valley Lake Road

311 ft · 13 sec · Valley Lake Road
18

Arrive at destination

Valley Lake Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown East Montpelier, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Montpelier, VT

15 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

Hardwick, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Montpelier, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — 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
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 12 / North Main Street

Turn left onto VT 12 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | Crosstown Road

Turn right onto Crosstown Road

Navigation decision point

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | Berlin State Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto Berlin State Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
11.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 2 / River Street

Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.71 one way

$9.42 round trip

$3.99/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $5.29 $10.57
premium $4.81 $5.68 $11.37
diesel $4.80 $5.66 $11.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.15 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026

Origin

Northfield, VT

Afternoon in Northfield on Sunday

Local time

1:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 12:56PM EDT until July 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 12:39PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Woodbury, VT

Afternoon in Woodbury on Sunday

Local time

1:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Clear

SW 1 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 12:56PM EDT until July 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 12:39PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. As you transition to U.S. Route 2 and then Crosstown Road, the character may shift slightly, but the highway feel generally prevails. Expect a relatively smooth and direct driving experience, suitable for those who prefer covering ground efficiently rather than navigating complex local byways.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Vermont Route 14 North.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 North and U.S. Route 2. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Water Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 30 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 12 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Crosstown Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,186 ft 551 ft

Total Climb

1,241 ft

Total Descent

801 ft

Highest Point

1,186 ft

~6.4 mi in

Elevation Range

635 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Northfield, VT

Full guide →

Founded 1781

Northfield is a city in Central Vermont that is home to Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the United States.

Top landmarks

  • • Lower Cox Brook Covered Bridge — bridge in Northfield, Vermont
  • • Northfield Falls Covered Bridge — bridge in Northfield, Vermont
  • • Slaughter House Covered Bridge — bridge in Northfield, Vermont

Arriving in Woodbury, VT

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 30 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.1 miles (VT 12 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Crosstown Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbury, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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