How far is Eden, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Eden, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.53 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.93 mi
49.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.53 mi
Kilometers
70.06 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Mon, May 25, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Eden
Mon, May 25, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden
2026-05-24T23:44
Arrive Montpelier
Mon, May 25, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden
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
Wolcott
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Eden
19.4 mi
00h 29m
To Montpelier
24.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
50°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belvidere Road

    7 m · 4 sec · Belvidere Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    56 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    46 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    657 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    886 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Portland Street

    674 ft · 19 sec · Portland Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    2120 ft · 42 sec · Upper Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Elmore Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Elmore Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Elmore Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Elmore Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 12

  15. 15

    Continue on Elmore Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Elmore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Village Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Village Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Streetc

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Elm Streetc

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    126 m · 8 sec · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1360 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 12
11.6 mi · 27%
Vermont Route 100
9.4 mi · 22%
Elmore Road
8.32 mi · 19%
Elm Streetc
3.12 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 15 East
1.82 mi · 4%
Worcester Village Road
1.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100

Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

9.4 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
00h 29m from Eden
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Eden 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 Eden to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Eden and 24.1 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eden and Light Rain near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wolcott, 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 Wolcott.

RAIL

Waterbury

33 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

34 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

52 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

58 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.78 km).

Eden

#1 Eden

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,364
Coordinates44.7072700, -72.5456700
Altitude343
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: Belvidere Road (-72.545611, 44.707297)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.07
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.04 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.86 $7.43 $14.87
Diesel $6.00 $9.18 $18.35

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden and Montpelier. The current time is 23:44:06.

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.