How far is Cambridge, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Cambridge, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Montpelier.
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Start on Vermont Route 15
11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 15
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Turn left onto Browns Trace
5.3 mi · 11 min · Browns Trace
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Turn right onto Governor Peck Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road
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Continue on Governor Peck Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Governor Peck Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
73 m · 9 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
2969 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left 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 Cambridge and Montpelier.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cambridge and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Cambridge and 24.1 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Cambridge and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 30.44 mi (48.99 km).
#1 Cambridge
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont
| Population | 3,817 |
| Coordinates | 44.6447700, -72.8762400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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