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

The driving distance from Orange County, VT to Northfield, VT is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
26.05 mi
00h 55m
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
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.92 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Orange County
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange County
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange County
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 Orange County
13 mi
00h 27m
To Northfield
13 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vershire Riding School Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Goose Green Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 113

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 113

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  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 Brook Street

    942 ft · 19 sec · Brook Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 64

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 64

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 12 South

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 12 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Water Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
53.8 / 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%
South Main Street
1.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 64

Continue on 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 27m from Orange County
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange County and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 Orange County and 13 miles from Northfield.

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 8.9 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 4:38 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 Mostly Sunny around Orange County and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.

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 Orange County and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 17.15 mi (27.6 km).

Orange County

#1 Orange County

County in Vermont, United States

Population28,837
Coordinates44.0056000, -72.3766100
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Northfield

#2 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

Population6,504
Coordinates44.1511700, -72.6565000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.377349, 44.004086)
End: Water Street (-72.656559, 44.150709)

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
3.48 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Orange County and Northfield. The current time is 03:50:51.

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.