How far is Northfield, VT from Orleans County, VT?
The driving distance from Northfield, VT to Orleans County, VT is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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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 01h 44m.
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.
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Orleans County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Orleans County.
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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
4.5 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North
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Continue on South Main Street
3205 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 16
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Continue on Dry Pond Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Dry Pond Road
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Continue on Glover Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Glover Street
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Continue on Glover Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Glover Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 North
654 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5
2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · U.S. Route 5
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Orleans County.
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.
Vermont Route 14 North
Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Northfield and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Orleans County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Orleans County?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Northfield and 32.7 miles from Orleans County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northfield and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Orleans County.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
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 Woodbury.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Littleton, New Hampshire
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Orleans County. Straight-line distance: 51.05 mi (82.15 km).
#1 Northfield
Town in Washington County, Vermont
| Population | 6,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511700, -72.6565000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans County
One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States
| Population | 26,897 |
| Coordinates | 44.8288100, -72.2438100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans County (-72.24381, 44.82881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.42 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
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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