How far is Hinesburg, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Hinesburg, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinesburg and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesburg and Montpelier.
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Start on Vermont Route 116
3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 116
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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Continue on Saint George Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Saint George Road
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Take the ramp right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 35 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 Hinesburg and Montpelier.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Saint George Road
Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hinesburg and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hinesburg to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Hinesburg and 20.3 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Hinesburg and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Montpelier station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinesburg and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 km).
#1 Hinesburg
Town in Vermont
| Population | 4,522 |
| Coordinates | 44.3292200, -73.1106800 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
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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