Origin
Northfield, VT
Late night in Northfield on Saturday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northfield, VT to Morristown, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northfield, VT
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Morristown, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Northfield, VT to Morristown, VT is 44.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via I 89 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive profile, offering a bit of both highway cruising and more local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick relocation or a short scenic detour if you're exploring the Green Mountain State. Plan for minimal time on the road and maximum opportunity to enjoy your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route features a 55% highway share, primarily utilizing I 89 for a significant portion of the journey. You'll experience a longest stretch of 20.3 miles on I 89, allowing for some consistent cruising. As you transition off the interstate onto Waterbury Stowe Road and then Laporte Road, the character shifts to a more mixed drive. This means you'll encounter a blend of faster highway speeds and more winding, local road conditions as you approach your destination. The change in road type is gradual, making for an engaging, rather than monotonous, driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Water Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (VT 64 / Vermont Route 64): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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VT 64 / Vermont Route 64
Turn left onto VT 64 / Vermont Route 64
Navigation decision point
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Northfield, VT and Morristown, VT, road signs point toward Montpelier and Stowe.
Montpelier
5.3 mi in
|
~10m
Stowe
25.8 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 64 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, VT and Morristown, VT.
1
Start on this road
183 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Water Street
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
3
Turn right onto VT 12
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on VT 12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 12 South
5
Turn left onto VT 64
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 64
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
7
Merge onto I 89
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
9
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
10
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
11
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
12
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
14
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pucker Street
15
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pucker Street
16
Continue on VT 100
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Laporte Road
17
Turn left onto Morristown Corners Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morristown Corners Road
18
Continue on Morristown Corners Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morristown Corners Road
19
Arrive at destination
Morristown Corners Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Northfield, VT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Northfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morristown, VT
The final approach into Morristown, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.44 | $16.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morristown, VT
Late night in Morristown on Saturday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Waterbury, VT
22 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Northfield, VT to Morristown, VT covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Waterbury Stowe Road, Laporte Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Northfield, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.10 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 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (VT 64 / Vermont Route 64): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Northfield, VT and Morristown, VT, road signs point toward Montpelier and Stowe.
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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