Origin
Woodbury, VT
Late night in Woodbury on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, 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
53m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, VT
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Northfield, VT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.9-mile drive from Woodbury, VT to Northfield, VT should take you about 53 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on Vermont Route 14 and U.S. Route 2, with a small portion on Crosstown Road, making it a highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 75% of this 29.9-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14, which should provide a good rhythm. While primarily highway, the inclusion of local roads means you'll experience a mix of driving conditions. This route doesn't appear to be overly technical, but be prepared for the feel of main roads for the majority of your travel time.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 14 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 and U.S. Route 2. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 14 / Vermont Route 14.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 29.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 302 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Turn right onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 302 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Crosstown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Crosstown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
26 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Ayers Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Ayers Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Crosstown Road | 3.9 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Berlin State Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14
— 13.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, VT and Northfield, VT.
1
Start on Valley Lake Road
311 ft
·
15 sec
·
Valley Lake Road
2
Turn right onto VT 14
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Vermont Route 14
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
4
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 302
199 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Street
6
Continue on US 302
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
7
Continue on US 302
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barre-Montpelier Road
8
Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin State Highway
9
Turn straight onto VT 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 62
10
Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Paine Turnpike North
11
Turn right onto Crosstown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Road
12
Continue on Crosstown Road
468 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crosstown Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Crosstown Road
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Crosstown Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Ayers Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ayers Road
15
Turn straight onto VT 12
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 12
16
Continue on VT 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
17
Turn right onto Water Street
208 ft
·
6 sec
·
Water Street
18
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.73 | $11.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 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 | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
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
Northfield, VT
Late night in Northfield on Saturday
Local time
1:30 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Woodbury, VT to Northfield, VT covers 29.9 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 14, U.S. Route 2, Crosstown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Woodbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.81 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 29.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 302 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Woodbury, VT to Northfield, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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