Origin
Woodbury, VT
Late night in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, VT to Middlesex, 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
43m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, VT
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Middlesex, VT
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Trip Overview
This 28.2-mile trip from Woodbury, VT to Middlesex, VT is a quick, one-day adventure that will take about 43 minutes to complete. Focusing primarily on highways, with an 86% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on Vermont Route 14 and I-89, with a brief stint on U.S. Route 2. Given its short distance and duration, this drive is perfect for a single day trip, no overnight needed. Expect to spend around $5 on fuel for this journey. It's a straightforward drive through the Northeast region, offering a convenient way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| I 89 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Montpelier Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14
— 13.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, VT and Middlesex, VT.
1
Start on Valley Lake Road
311 ft
·
15 sec
·
Valley Lake Road
2
Turn right onto VT 14
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Vermont Route 14
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
4
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
6
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
7
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
8
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
9
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
11
Merge onto I 89
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
13
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Center Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
15
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Turn right onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Middlesex, VT
Late night in Middlesex on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
30 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
43m 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 largely highway-focused, meaning you'll experience stretches of higher-speed driving. The longest uninterrupted section spans 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14, offering a consistent pace. With an 86% highway share, expect the character to be more about efficient travel than winding backroads. The route transitions between Vermont Route 14, I-89, and U.S. Route 2, providing a varied, yet predominantly fast-paced, driving experience.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Vermont Route 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 and I 89. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 14 / Vermont Route 14.
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 28.2 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 0.1 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14. 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 0.1 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middlesex, 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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