Origin
New Haven, VT
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, VT to Lincoln, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, VT
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Lincoln, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, VT to Lincoln, VT covers 9 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West River Road, Stony Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.4 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Stony Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rockydale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Quaker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 2.4 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, VT and Lincoln, VT.
1
Start on North Street
48 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto VT 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Hill Road
4
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
5
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
7
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
8
Turn right onto Lincoln Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Road
9
Continue on West River Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West River Road
10
Turn left onto Quaker Street
161 ft
·
11 sec
·
Quaker Street
11
Arrive at destination
Quaker Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 17 / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Lincoln Road
Turn right onto Lincoln Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lincoln, VT
Afternoon in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
1:44 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
3 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
9 mi in 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 17 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Haven, VT to Lincoln, VT is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincoln, VT before heading back.
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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