How far is Washington, CT from Northfield, MA?
The driving distance from Washington, CT to Northfield, MA is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 39m.
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 Connecticut, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Northfield.
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Start on Old North Road
10 m · 2 sec · Old North Road
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Turn right onto Wykeham Road
113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road
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Turn right onto Green Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Green Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bee Brook Road
1448 ft · 31 sec · Bee Brook Road
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Turn right onto Blackville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Blackville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Litchfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Litchfield Road
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Continue on Lakeside Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Road
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Continue on West Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Continue on Thomaston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Branch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Branch Road
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Turn left onto Watertown Road
108 m · 6 sec · Watertown Road
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Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
1238 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Terryville Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Scott Swamp Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road
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Turn straight onto Colt Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Colt Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 84 East, US 6 South
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 10 North: Northfield
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Northfield Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
644 ft · 28 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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 91 North
Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 01h 17m
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 Washington and Light Rain near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Northfield?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Enfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Washington and 58.5 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Washington and Light Rain near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Enfield
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 Enfield.
Windsor Locks
Springfield Union Station
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.87 km).
#1 Washington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.6314800, -73.3106700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.6959200, -72.4528700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-72.45287, 42.69592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.13 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $19.82 | $39.63 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
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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