How far is Winooski, VT from Northfield, VT?
The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Northfield, VT is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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 Vermont
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 Winooski and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski and Northfield.
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Start on East Allen Street
56 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1260 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
2116 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto East Allen Street
1101 ft · 37 sec · East Allen Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89
871 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 55 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 Winooski 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
Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winooski and Partly Sunny near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winooski to Northfield?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Winooski and 26.6 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winooski and Partly Sunny near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 35.17 mi (56.6 km).
#1 Winooski
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,527 |
| Coordinates | 44.4914400, -73.1856800 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
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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