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Randolph, Vermont
Randolph (CDP), Vermont is located in Vermont
Randolph (CDP), Vermont
Randolph (CDP), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Randolph (CDP), Vermont is located in the United States
Randolph (CDP), Vermont
Randolph (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Vermont
County Orange
Town Randolph
Area
 • Total 4.51 sq mi (11.69 km2)
 • Land 4.47 sq mi (11.59 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
684 ft (208 m)
Population
 (2020)
2,083
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
05060
Area code(s) 802
FIPS code 50-58000
GNIS feature ID 2586650

Randolph is the main village in the town of Randolph, Vermont. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government counts for population, but it's not a separate town. Randolph is located in Orange County.

In 2020, about 2,083 people lived in Randolph village. The entire town of Randolph had a population of 4,774 people.

Where is Randolph Located?

Randolph is in the southwestern part of Orange County, Vermont. It sits in the southwestern corner of the larger town of Randolph.

To its east, you'll find the Third Branch of the White River and a smaller stream called Ayers Brook. These rivers are part of the Connecticut River system.

How to Get Around Randolph

Several roads help people travel in and out of Randolph.

Main Roads in Randolph

  • Vermont Route 12 goes right through the village. It serves as Main Street. This road travels north about 17 miles to Northfield. It also goes south about 7 miles to Bethel.
  • Vermont Route 12A starts in Randolph. It takes a different path, heading northwest, then north and northeast. This route also leads to Northfield, about 22 miles away.
  • Vermont Route 66 begins in Randolph. It travels east about 3 miles to Randolph Center. It continues another 7 miles east to East Randolph.
  • Interstate 89, a larger highway, is about 2 miles east of Randolph. You can easily reach it from Route 66.

Train Travel in Randolph

The New England Central Railroad line runs through Randolph village. You can catch an Amtrak passenger train from the Randolph station. This train station is right in the center of the village.

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