Origin
Waitsfield, VT
Morning in Waitsfield on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waitsfield, VT to Woodbury, 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 5m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waitsfield, VT
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Woodbury, VT
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Trip Overview
Waitsfield to Woodbury is 40.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Vermont Route 14 North, Vermont Route 100B, and I-89, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. It’s a practical option if you're looking for a quick drive without extensive planning. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficient travel time, allowing you to reach your destination with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 North | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Vermont Route 100B | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 North
— 13.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waitsfield, VT and Woodbury, VT.
1
Start on VT 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Vermont Route 100 South
3
Continue on VT 100B
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 100B
4
Turn left onto US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 2
5
Turn slight right
145 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto Center Road
241 ft
·
5 sec
·
Center Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
10
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
12
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
14
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
15
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
16
Continue on US 2
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
17
Turn left onto VT 14
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
18
Turn left onto Valley Lake Road
311 ft
·
13 sec
·
Valley Lake Road
19
Arrive at destination
Valley Lake Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Waitsfield, 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 12.3 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
13 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
22 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Valley Lake Road
Turn left onto Valley Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Woodbury, VT
Morning in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
5 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
1h 5m 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 drive is predominantly on highways, with about 80% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 40.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles along Vermont Route 14 North, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, the route transitions between different state highways and interstate segments, keeping the driving experience varied but generally efficient.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 Vermont Route 100B. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in near US 2 / U.S. Route 2.
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 40.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 12.3 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.4 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 Waitsfield, VT to Woodbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
18.4 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Waitsfield, VT
Full guide →Waitsfield is a ski resort town in Central Vermont. Mad River Glen and Sugarbush are both nearby.
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 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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. 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 12.3 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.4 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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