How far is Huntington, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Huntington, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.1 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 7:29 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 7:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Huntington
17.8 mi
00h 19m
To Montpelier
10.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Huntington and Montpelier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Raven Ridge

    32 m · 6 sec · Raven Ridge

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Huntington Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    3024 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    635 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

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

    2969 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
26.5 mi · 94%
Huntington Road
4.21 mi · 15%
Main Road
2.24 mi · 8%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
0.57 mi · 2%
US 2
0.56 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 19m from Huntington
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Huntington 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 Huntington to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 17.8 miles from Huntington and 10.3 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.58 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Vermont

Population1,969
Coordinates44.3253300, -72.9873400
Altitude188
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: (-72.987606, 44.325252)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $6.00 $5.94 $11.87

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 Huntington and Montpelier. The current time is 18:50:48.

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.