How far is Saint Albans, VT from Northfield, VT?
The driving distance from Saint Albans, VT to Northfield, VT is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
Place in Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Northfield.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway
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Continue on I 89
69 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
774 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VT 64 West
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 64
2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 64
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 12 South
1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 12 South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
63 m · 7 sec · Water Street
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Turn right
56 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans and Northfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Albans 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 Saint Albans to Northfield?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Saint Albans and 38.9 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Albans and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 50.2 mi (80.79 km).
#1 Saint Albans
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,540 |
| Coordinates | 44.8108800, -73.0831900 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Town in Washington County, Vermont
| Population | 6,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511700, -72.6565000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Street (-72.656559, 44.150709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
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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