How far is Northfield, VT from Waterbury, VT?
The driving distance from Northfield, VT to Waterbury, VT is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Waterbury.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Water Street
63 m · 10 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12 South
1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 12 South
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 64
2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 64
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Turn left onto I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
826 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
748 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Turn right onto Stowe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stowe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Waterbury.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Northfield and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Northfield and 13.5 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Northfield and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 13.81 mi (22.22 km).
#1 Northfield
Town in Washington County, Vermont
| Population | 6,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511700, -72.6565000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 5,160 |
| Coordinates | 44.3378300, -72.7562300 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterbury (-72.75623, 44.33783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
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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