How far is Bradford, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Bradford, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Montpelier.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waits River Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William Scott Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Orange Road
1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road
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Continue on East Barre Road
2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road
20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 62
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62
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Turn right onto Fisher Road
2433 ft · 1 min · Fisher Road
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Turn right onto Paine Turnpike North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Paine Turnpike North
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Continue on Berlin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Berlin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and Montpelier.
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.
Vermont Route 25
Continue on Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Bradford and Light Rain near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Bradford and 19.4 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bradford and Light Rain near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.41 km).
#1 Bradford
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 43.9925700, -72.1289800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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