How far is Cabot, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Cabot, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cabot and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot and Montpelier.
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Start on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 215 South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 215 South
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Continue on Cabot Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabot Road
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Turn slight right onto U.S. Route 2
6.8 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road
35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 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 Cabot 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.
U.S. Route 2
Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Cabot 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 Cabot to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Cabot and 9.3 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cabot and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Littleton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.17 km).
#1 Cabot
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 44.4014500, -72.3123200 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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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