How far is Woodbury, VT from Waitsfield, VT?

The driving distance from Woodbury, VT to Waitsfield, VT is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
40.64 mi
00h 58m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.41 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waitsfield
Wed, Nov 4, 9:14 PM EST
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Nov 4, 10:13 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 Waitsfield
Wed, Nov 4, 9:14 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Woodbury
20.3 mi
00h 29m
To Waitsfield
20.4 mi
00h 29m

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
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown

    880 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Road

    697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road

  14. 14

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

    2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 14
13.9 mi · 34%
Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 20%
Memorial Drive
6.78 mi · 17%
U.S. Route 2
5.03 mi · 12%
Main Street
3.94 mi · 10%
River Street
1.21 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 29m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Waitsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 20.3 miles from Woodbury and 20.4 miles from Waitsfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Woodbury and Waitsfield. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.82 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population882
Coordinates44.4408900, -72.4165000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Waitsfield

#2 Waitsfield

Town in Vermont

Population1,692
Coordinates44.1900600, -72.8248400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Lake Road (-72.416279, 44.440713)
End: Main Street (-72.824613, 44.189941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.33
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $6.17 $12.33
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $5.35 $7.64 $15.29
Diesel $6.36 $9.10 $18.19

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 Waitsfield. The current time is 20:16:31.

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.