Origin
Waterbury, VT
Late night in Waterbury on Saturday
Local time
2:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterbury, VT to Northfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterbury, VT
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Northfield, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waterbury, VT to Northfield, VT covers 26.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 64, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 26.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.7 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 20.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 64. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Enter roundabout onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 64 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward VT 64 West
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 Waterbury, VT to Northfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williamstown along the way.
Williamstown
21.4 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 20.7 mi | 23m |
| Vermont Route 64 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 12 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stowe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 20.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, VT and Northfield, VT.
1
Start on Stowe Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Stowe Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; VT 100
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto VT 100
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
4
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
6
Merge onto I 89
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
8
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
4 sec
Toward VT 64 West
9
Turn slight right onto VT 64
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 64
10
Turn right onto VT 12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 12 South
11
Continue on VT 12
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto Water Street
208 ft
·
6 sec
·
Water Street
13
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
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
Northfield, VT
Late night in Northfield on Saturday
Local time
2:14 AM
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
1 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
36m 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 Waterbury, VT to Northfield, VT covers 26.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 64, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Waterbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Waterbury, VT to Northfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williamstown 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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