How far is Northfield, VT from Orange County, VT?

The driving distance from Northfield, VT to Orange County, VT is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.09 mi
00h 52m
Flight
17.15 mi
27.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.15 mi
Kilometers
27.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.09 mi
Kilometers
41.99 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange County
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Orange County
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Northfield
13 mi
00h 26m
To Orange County
13 mi
00h 26m

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
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Orange County.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Water Street

    63 m · 10 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 12 South

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 12 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 64

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 64

  6. 6

    Continue on Brook Street

    942 ft · 21 sec · Brook Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 113

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 113

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goose Green Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vershire Riding School Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 64
6.57 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 110
4.37 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 113
4.25 mi · 16%
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 15%
Williamstown Road
1.79 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 64

Turn left onto Vermont Route 64

6.57 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 26m from Northfield
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Northfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Orange County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Orange County?

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Northfield and 13 miles from Orange County.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 $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 Partly Sunny near Orange County.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 17.15 mi (27.6 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

Population6,504
Coordinates44.1511700, -72.6565000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Orange County

#2 Orange County

County in Vermont, United States

Population28,837
Coordinates44.0056000, -72.3766100
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield (-72.6565, 44.15117)
End: Orange County (-72.37661, 44.0056)

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
3.49 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Orange County. The current time is 22:45:18.

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.