How far is Hyde Park, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Hyde Park, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hyde Park and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Montpelier.
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Start on Church Street
1207 ft · 34 sec · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 15 East
11 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15 East
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
46 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
657 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
886 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Portland Street
674 ft · 19 sec · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Main Street
539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Upper Main Street
2120 ft · 42 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Elmore Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Elmore Street
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Continue on Elmore Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Elmore Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 12
7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 12
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Continue on Elmore Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Elmore Road
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Continue on Worcester Village Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Village Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 12
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12
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Continue on Elm Streetc
3.1 mi · 7 min · Elm Streetc
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Turn left onto Spring Street
126 m · 8 sec · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1360 ft · 29 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 Hyde Park 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.
Vermont Route 12
Continue on Vermont Route 12
7.92 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Hyde Park and Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Hyde Park and 17.9 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Hyde Park and Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
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 Worcester.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.27 km).
#1 Hyde Park
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 475 |
| Coordinates | 44.5939400, -72.6165100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.41 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
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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