How far is Lincoln, VT from Cornwall, VT?

The driving distance from Lincoln, VT to Cornwall, VT is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.7 mi
00h 38m
Flight
14.58 mi
23.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.58 mi
Kilometers
23.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.7 mi
Kilometers
33.31 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornwall
Wed, Apr 15, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-15T22:17
Arrive Cornwall
Wed, Apr 15, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Haven
VT

Town in Vermont

From Lincoln
10.3 mi
00h 19m
To Cornwall
10.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Cornwall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Cornwall.

  1. 1

    Start on Quaker Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Quaker Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Quaker Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Quaker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 116 Road

    57 m · 4 sec · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on River Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fisher Road

    43 m · 10 sec · Fisher Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Park Lane

    75 m · 11 sec · Park Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Cornwall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
5.13 mi · 25%
Ethan Allen Highway
2.94 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 30
2.6 mi · 13%
West River Road
2.26 mi · 11%
South 116 Road
2.07 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.96 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

5.13 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Haven
00h 19m from Lincoln
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln and Rain Showers Likely near Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Cornwall?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Lincoln and 10.4 miles from Cornwall.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln and Rain Showers Likely near Cornwall.

Stop Ideas Near New Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Haven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.

RAIL

Westport station

25 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

27 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

36 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Waterbury

40 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.47 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.1058900, -72.9970600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Cornwall

#2 Cornwall

Town in Vermont (United States)

Population1,198
Coordinates43.9608900, -73.2104000
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-72.99706, 44.10589)
End: Cornwall (-73.2104, 43.96089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Cornwall. The current time is 22:17:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.