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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Water Street
63 m · 14 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12 North
3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12 North
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Turn right onto Crosstown Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Road
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Continue on Crosstown Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Crosstown Road
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Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North
1457 ft · 42 sec · Paine Turnpike North
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 62
1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.3 km · 2 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street
1 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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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 High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
6.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 20.36 mi (32.77 km).
#1 Northfield
Town in Washington County, Vermont
| Population | 6,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511700, -72.6565000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshfield
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,465 |
| Coordinates | 44.3508900, -72.3539900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshfield (-72.35399, 44.35089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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