How far is Fletcher, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Fletcher, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
51.75 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.67 mi
54.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.67 mi
Kilometers
54.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.75 mi
Kilometers
83.29 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Sun, May 3, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Fletcher
Sun, May 3, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fletcher
2026-05-03T06:25
Arrive Montpelier
Sun, May 3, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fletcher
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
Richmond
VT

Place in Vermont, United States of America

From Fletcher
25.4 mi
00h 32m
To Montpelier
26.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Cambridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pumpkin Harbor Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pumpkin Harbor Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    11.6 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Browns Trace

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Browns Trace

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Governor Peck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor Peck Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Governor Peck Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    73 m · 9 sec · River Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fletcher 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
25.3 mi · 49%
Vermont Route 15
11.6 mi · 22%
Browns Trace
5.26 mi · 10%
Cambridge Road
3.24 mi · 6%
Governor Peck Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Pumpkin Harbor Road
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 32m from Fletcher
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Fletcher and Cloudy near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fletcher to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 25.4 miles from Fletcher and 26.3 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Fletcher and Cloudy near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

13 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

21 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

35 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

41 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fletcher and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 33.67 mi (54.19 km).

Fletcher

#1 Fletcher

Town in Vermont

Population1,348
Coordinates44.6833800, -72.9137500
Altitude197
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: (-72.913655, 44.683257)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.86 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $6.00 $10.97 $21.95

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fletcher and Montpelier. The current time is 06:25:29.

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.