How far is Addison, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Addison, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.72 mi
01h 18m
Flight
37.93 mi
61.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.93 mi
Kilometers
61.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.24 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Addison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Addison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waitsfield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Addison
26.7 mi
00h 39m
To Montpelier
25 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph N
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Montpelier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Montpelier.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 17 West

    3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 17 West

  3. 3

    Continue on Otter Creek Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Otter Creek Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 17

  5. 5

    Continue on Otter Creek Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Otter Creek Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    620 ft · 10 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stony Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North 116 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Drake Woods Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17

  16. 16

    Continue on Mill Brook Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    844 ft · 24 sec · Vermont Route 17

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 17

    74 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 17

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 100B

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B

  22. 22

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2867 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Center Road

    73 m · 6 sec · Center Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    877 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Montpelier.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 17
9.22 mi · 18%
Main Street
9.01 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 15%
Mill Brook Road
5.81 mi · 11%
Center Road
5.53 mi · 11%
Otter Creek Highway
3.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 17

Continue on Vermont Route 17

8.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waitsfield
00h 39m from Addison
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Addison and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waitsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Addison and 25 miles from Montpelier.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Addison and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Waitsfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waitsfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waitsfield.

RAIL

Waterbury

17 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

19 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

32 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 37.93 mi (61.05 km).

Addison

#1 Addison

Town in Vermont

Population1,320
Coordinates44.0886700, -73.3026200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Montpelier

#2 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.30266, 44.088673)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.86 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $6.00 $10.97 $21.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Montpelier. The current time is 00:24:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.