How far is Waitsfield, VT from Marshfield, VT?

The driving distance from Waitsfield, VT to Marshfield, VT is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.85 mi
00h 56m
Flight
25.81 mi
41.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.81 mi
Kilometers
41.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.85 mi
Kilometers
59.3 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Waitsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waitsfield
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Marshfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waitsfield
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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Waitsfield
18.4 mi
00h 28m
To Marshfield
18.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waitsfield and Marshfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waitsfield and Marshfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100B

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B

  4. 4

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2867 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Center Road

    73 m · 6 sec · Center Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    877 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  19. 19

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    6.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2

  20. 20

    Turn right onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waitsfield and Marshfield.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
14.2 mi · 38%
Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 22%
Center Road
5.53 mi · 15%
Main Street
3.94 mi · 11%
River Street
1.28 mi · 3%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100B

Continue on Vermont Route 100B

7.95 mi · 00h 14m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 28m from Waitsfield
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waitsfield and Partly Sunny near Marshfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waitsfield to Marshfield?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Waitsfield and 18.5 miles from Marshfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waitsfield and Partly Sunny near Marshfield.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waitsfield and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.54 km).

Waitsfield

#1 Waitsfield

Town in Vermont

Population1,692
Coordinates44.1900600, -72.8248400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Marshfield

#2 Marshfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates44.3508900, -72.3539900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Waitsfield (-72.82484, 44.19006)
End: Marshfield (-72.35399, 44.35089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.63
Diesel $6.00 $7.80 $15.59

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 Waitsfield and Marshfield. The current time is 02:47:48.

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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.