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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.5 mi
01h 44m
Flight
51.05 mi
82.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.05 mi
Kilometers
82.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.5 mi
Kilometers
105.41 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orleans County
Fri, Sep 18, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Fri, Sep 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-09-18T07:11
Arrive Orleans County
Fri, Sep 18, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Woodbury
VT

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

From Northfield
32.7 mi
00h 52m
To Orleans County
32.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

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.

  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

    4.5 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    3205 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 16

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 16

  21. 21

    Continue on Dry Pond Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Dry Pond Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Glover Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Glover Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Glover Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Glover Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 North

    654 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg

    972 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5

    2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 29%
Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi · 18%
I 91 North
5.5 mi · 8%
Dry Pond Road
4.49 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 2
4.47 mi · 7%
Crosstown Road
3.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
00h 52m from Northfield
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

54 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Orleans County. Straight-line distance: 51.05 mi (82.15 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

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

#2 Orleans County

One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States

Population26,897
Coordinates44.8288100, -72.2438100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield (-72.6565, 44.15117)
End: Orleans County (-72.24381, 44.82881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.75 L · about $10.21
Round trip
$20.42
4.62 gal · 17.5 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Orleans County. The current time is 07:11:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.