How far is Saint Johnsbury, VT from Northfield, VT?
The driving distance from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Northfield, VT is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Johnsbury and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury and Northfield.
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Start on Portland Street
32 m · 7 sec · Portland Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
592 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
61 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 27 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 62
1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North
1501 ft · 44 sec · Paine Turnpike North
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Turn right onto Crosstown Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Crosstown Road
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Continue on Crosstown Road
143 m · 13 sec · Crosstown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ayers Road
632 ft · 28 sec · Ayers Road
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 12
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 12
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right 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 Johnsbury and Northfield.
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.
U.S. Route 2 West
Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Light Rain leaving Saint Johnsbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Johnsbury to Northfield?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Saint Johnsbury and 23.7 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Saint Johnsbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Marshfield
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 Marshfield.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Littleton, New Hampshire
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Johnsbury and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 36.74 mi (59.12 km).
#1 Saint Johnsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 44.4192200, -72.0150900 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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