How far is Fair Haven, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Fair Haven, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
83.98 mi
01h 42m
Flight
57.38 mi
92.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.38 mi
Kilometers
92.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.98 mi
Kilometers
135.15 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 7:58 PM EDT
Return by in Fair Haven
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Haven
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 7:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fair Haven
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
Stockbridge
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Fair Haven
42.9 mi
00h 51m
To Montpelier
41.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven and Montpelier.

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Place

    24 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2047 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dutton Avenue

    1551 ft · 31 sec · Dutton Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 4 East: Castleton, Rutland

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    16.1 mi · 19 min · U.S. Route 4

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 4 East

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier

    1209 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Haven and Montpelier.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
30.8 mi · 37%
U.S. Route 4
16.1 mi · 19%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 13%
U.S. Route 4 East
9.35 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 10%
River Street
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 51m from Fair Haven
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Fair Haven and 41.1 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Fair Haven and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

17 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

27 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

White River Junction

38 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Castleton station

39 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Haven and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 57.38 mi (92.35 km).

Fair Haven

#1 Fair Haven

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,530
Coordinates43.5947900, -73.2656700
Altitude117
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: North Park Place (-73.265667, 43.594855)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.35
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.68 $23.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.19 $26.39
Premium $4.86 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $6.00 $17.75 $35.50

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fair Haven and Montpelier. The current time is 18:15:51.

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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.