How far is Northfield, VT from Marshfield, VT?

The driving distance from Northfield, VT to Marshfield, VT is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
26.04 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.36 mi
32.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.36 mi
Kilometers
32.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.9 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 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 Marshfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Northfield
13 mi
00h 22m
To Marshfield
13 mi
00h 22m

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
46°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 Marshfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2

  19. 19

    Turn right onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
13.6 mi · 52%
Crosstown Road
3.8 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 12 North
2.99 mi · 11%
Berlin State Highway
1.07 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 62
0.96 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

7.11 mi · 00h 12m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 22m from Northfield
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Northfield and 13 miles from Marshfield.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 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 Marshfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 20.36 mi (32.77 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

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

#2 Marshfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates44.3508900, -72.3539900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield (-72.6565, 44.15117)
End: Marshfield (-72.35399, 44.35089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 Marshfield. The current time is 22:43:59.

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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.