Origin
Goodrich Corner, VT
Morning in Goodrich Corner on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodrich Corner, VT to Starksboro, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Goodrich Corner, VT to Starksboro, VT covers 26.4 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 17 West, North 116 Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Vermont Route 17 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Goodrich Corner, VT to Starksboro, VT covers 26.4 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 17 West is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Town Highway 30.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Goodrich Corner, VT to Starksboro, VT is easy. At 43m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Town Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 7; VT 17 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Town Highway 30
Turn left onto Town Highway 30
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 7; VT 17 / Ethan Allen Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 7; VT 17 / Ethan Allen Highway
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
VT 17 / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 17 West | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Otter Creek Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Stony Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Street | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 17 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 17 West
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodrich Corner, VT and Starksboro, VT.
1
Start on Jersey Street
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Jersey Street
2
Turn left onto Town Highway 30
330 ft
·
14 sec
·
Town Highway 30
3
Turn straight onto VT 17
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 17 West
4
Continue on VT 17
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Otter Creek Highway
5
Continue on VT 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 17
6
Continue on VT 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Otter Creek Highway
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 7; VT 17
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Ethan Allen Highway
8
Turn left onto VT 17
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on VT 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Hill Road
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
13
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
14
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
15
Continue on VT 116
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 116
16
Arrive at destination
VT 116
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.2 mi from Goodrich Corner, VT · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Starksboro, VT
The final approach into Starksboro, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Starksboro, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Starksboro, VT
Morning in Starksboro on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Peru, NY
13 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Goodrich Corner, VT to Starksboro, VT covers 26.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 17 West, North 116 Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Goodrich Corner, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Goodrich Corner, VT to Starksboro, VT is easy. At 43m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Town Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 7; VT 17 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Goodrich Corner, VT to Starksboro, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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