How far is Lyndon, VT from Northfield, VT?
The driving distance from Lyndon, VT to Northfield, VT is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyndon and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndon and Northfield.
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Start on York Street
16 m · 4 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
1064 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 91
1171 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
1315 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
61 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 27 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 62
1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North
1501 ft · 44 sec · Paine Turnpike North
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Turn right onto Crosstown Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Crosstown Road
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Continue on Crosstown Road
143 m · 13 sec · Crosstown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ayers Road
632 ft · 28 sec · Ayers Road
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 12
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 12
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
63 m · 7 sec · Water Street
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Turn right
56 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndon and Northfield.
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.
U.S. Route 2 West
Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lyndon and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lyndon to Northfield?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Lyndon and 26.4 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lyndon and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Marshfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshfield.
Montpelier station
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Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.32 km).
#1 Lyndon
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 5,650 |
| Coordinates | 44.5142200, -72.0109300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Town in Washington County, Vermont
| Population | 6,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511700, -72.6565000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Street (-72.656559, 44.150709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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