How far is Cornwall, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Cornwall, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornwall and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall and Montpelier.
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Start on Park Lane
75 m · 12 sec · Park Lane
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Turn right onto Fisher Road
43 m · 7 sec · Fisher Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 30
2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1266 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Merge slight right onto North Pleasant Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto River Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
2605 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on North 116 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road
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Turn right onto Drake Woods Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
844 ft · 24 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 17
74 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
2867 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Center Road
73 m · 6 sec · Center Road
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Take the ramp right
877 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 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 Cornwall 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 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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cornwall 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 Cornwall to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 28.1 miles from Cornwall and 26.4 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cornwall and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Waitsfield
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 Waitsfield.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornwall and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 37.68 mi (60.64 km).
#1 Cornwall
Town in Vermont (United States)
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 43.9608900, -73.2104000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
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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