How far is Northfield, VT from Lyndon, VT?

The driving distance from Northfield, VT to Lyndon, VT is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.63 mi
01h 16m
Flight
40.59 mi
65.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.63 mi
Kilometers
84.7 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Lyndon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Marshfield
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Northfield
26.3 mi
00h 38m
To Lyndon
26.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Lyndon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Lyndon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Water Street

    63 m · 14 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 12 North

    3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crosstown Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Crosstown Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Crosstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North

    1457 ft · 42 sec · Paine Turnpike North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 62

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 62

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road

    1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street

    1 m · 1 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.8 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    929 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

    1377 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1828 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto York Street

    16 m · 2 sec · York Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Lyndon.

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi · 62%
I 91
6.75 mi · 13%
Crosstown Road
3.8 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 12 North
2.99 mi · 6%
Berlin State Highway
1.07 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 62
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

25.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 38m from Northfield
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Northfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Lyndon?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 26.3 miles from Northfield and 26.3 miles from Lyndon.

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 12 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Northfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshfield, 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 Marshfield.

RAIL

Montpelier station

23 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

32 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

47 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

54 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.32 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

Population6,504
Coordinates44.1511700, -72.6565000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Lyndon

#2 Lyndon

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,650
Coordinates44.5142200, -72.0109300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield (-72.6565, 44.15117)
End: Lyndon (-72.01093, 44.51422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.07
Diesel $6.00 $11.15 $22.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Lyndon. The current time is 22:43:54.

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.