How far is Northfield, MA from Washington, CT?
The driving distance from Northfield, MA to Washington, CT is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Community in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Washington.
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Start on School Street
644 ft · 34 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1648 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
69.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4: Farmington
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
1236 ft · 30 sec · Scott Swamp Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Swamp Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Turn straight onto Terryville Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, CT 254: Thomaston, Watertown
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Branch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Branch Road
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Continue on Thomaston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on East Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Street
67 m · 4 sec · West Street
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Continue on Lakeside Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Road
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Continue on Old Litchfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Litchfield Road
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Turn right onto Blackville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Blackville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bee Brook Road
1448 ft · 34 sec · Bee Brook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Green Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wykeham Road
113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road
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Turn left onto Old North Road
10 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Washington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Street
Merge slight left
69.5 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Northfield and Mostly Clear near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Washington?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Thompsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Northfield and 58.7 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northfield and Mostly Clear near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Thompsonville
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 Thompsonville.
Windsor Locks
Springfield Union Station
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Washington. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.87 km).
#1 Northfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.6959200, -72.4528700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.6314800, -73.3106700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-73.31067, 41.63148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.07 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
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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