How far is Fairfax, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Fairfax, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Fairfax and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Montpelier.
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Start on the route
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
13 m · 9 sec · River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Browns River Road
1 km · 1 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 128
2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Jericho Road
1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road
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Turn straight onto Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, 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 Fairfax 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.
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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 23.4 miles from Fairfax and 23.4 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Fairfax 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 Fairfax and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 35.23 mi (56.69 km).
#1 Fairfax
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,917 |
| Coordinates | 44.6653300, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
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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