Origin
Middlesex, VT
Morning in Middlesex on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlesex, VT to Woodbury, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middlesex, VT to Woodbury, VT covers 28.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 14 North, I 89, U.S. Route 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 28.4 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 14 North and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 14 North is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 North and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Valley Lake Road
Turn left onto Valley Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middlesex, VT to Woodbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
6 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 North | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| I 89 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Montpelier Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Valley Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 North
— 13.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, VT and Woodbury, VT.
1
Start on US 2
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
2
Turn slight right
145 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn straight onto Center Road
241 ft
·
5 sec
·
Center Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto I 89
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
7
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
11
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
12
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
13
Continue on US 2
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
14
Turn left onto VT 14
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
15
Turn left onto Valley Lake Road
311 ft
·
13 sec
·
Valley Lake Road
16
Arrive at destination
Valley Lake Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Woodbury, VT
Morning in Woodbury on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
4 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
44m 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 Middlesex, VT to Woodbury, VT covers 28.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 14 North, I 89, U.S. Route 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Middlesex, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.57 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.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Middlesex, VT to Woodbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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