How far is Woodbury, VT from Northfield, VT?

The driving distance from Woodbury, VT to Northfield, VT is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.3 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.27 mi
37.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.27 mi
Kilometers
37.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.3 mi
Kilometers
48.76 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Wed, Nov 4, 9:03 PM EST
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Nov 4, 9:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-11-04T20:16
Arrive Northfield
Wed, Nov 4, 9:03 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM EST
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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Woodbury
14.9 mi
00h 23m
To Northfield
15.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 3:00 PM EST
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
74°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Northfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Northfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Lake Road

    95 m · 16 sec · Valley Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    13.9 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 14

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    4.5 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2

  4. 4

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    61 m · 2 sec · River Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Barre-Montpelier Road

    1135 ft · 27 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Berlin State Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Berlin State Highway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 62

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North

    1501 ft · 44 sec · Paine Turnpike North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Crosstown Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Crosstown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Crosstown Road

    143 m · 13 sec · Crosstown Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Ayers Road

    632 ft · 28 sec · Ayers Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 12

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 12

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Water Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Northfield.

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 14
13.9 mi · 46%
U.S. Route 2
4.47 mi · 15%
Crosstown Road
3.86 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 12
2.76 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 62
1.06 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 14

Turn right onto Vermont Route 14

13.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 23m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury 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 Woodbury to Northfield?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Woodbury and 15.4 miles from Northfield.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 23.27 mi (37.45 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population882
Coordinates44.4408900, -72.4165000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Northfield

#2 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

Population6,504
Coordinates44.1511700, -72.6565000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Lake Road (-72.416279, 44.440713)
End: Water Street (-72.656559, 44.150709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.23
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.61 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.22 $10.44
Premium $5.35 $5.72 $11.44
Diesel $6.36 $6.81 $13.61

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 · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Northfield. The current time is 20:16:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.