How far is Marshfield, VT from Waitsfield, VT?
The driving distance from Marshfield, VT to Waitsfield, VT is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield and Waitsfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and Waitsfield.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
6.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2
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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 1 toward East Montpelier Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road
35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
880 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield and Waitsfield.
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.
Vermont Route 100B
Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Marshfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Waitsfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to Waitsfield?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Marshfield and 18.3 miles from Waitsfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Marshfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Waitsfield.
Stop Ideas Near Montpelier
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 Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Waitsfield. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.54 km).
#1 Marshfield
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,465 |
| Coordinates | 44.3508900, -72.3539900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waitsfield
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,692 |
| Coordinates | 44.1900600, -72.8248400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.824613, 44.189941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
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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