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Trip from Goodrich Corner, VT to Lincoln, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

22.7 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Lincoln, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Goodrich Corner, VT to Lincoln, VT covers 22.7 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 30, Route 17 West, Otter Creek Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 30 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

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 Lincoln, VT is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goodrich Corner, VT to Lincoln, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 30
Route 17 West
Otter Creek Highway
Route 17
Ethan Allen Highway
Main Street
Stony Hill Road
West Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 30 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodrich Corner, VT and Lincoln, VT.

1

Start on Jersey Street

1.1 mi · 4 min · Jersey Street
2

Turn left onto Town Highway 30

331 ft · 15 sec · Town Highway 30
3

Turn straight onto Vermont Route 17 West

6.7 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 17 West
4

Continue on Otter Creek Highway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Otter Creek Highway
5

Continue on Vermont Route 17

0.9 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 17
6

Continue on Otter Creek Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Otter Creek Highway
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
8

Turn left onto Main Street

3.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
9

Continue on Stony Hill Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Stony Hill Road
10

Continue on West Street

0.6 mi · 56 sec · West Street
11

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
12

Continue on East Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street
13

Continue on Rockydale Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockydale Road
14

Turn right onto Lincoln Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road
15

Continue on West River Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · West River Road
16

Turn left onto Quaker Street

161 ft · 11 sec · Quaker Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.65 one way

$7.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.02 $8.04
premium $4.86 $4.35 $8.69
diesel $5.61 $5.01 $10.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Goodrich Corner, VT

Afternoon in Goodrich Corner on Thursday

Local time

1:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln, VT

Afternoon in Lincoln on Thursday

Local time

1:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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

34m 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 Lincoln, VT covers 22.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 30, Route 17 West, Otter Creek Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 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 $3.65 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 Lincoln, VT is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goodrich Corner, VT to Lincoln, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goodrich Corner, VT to Lincoln, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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