How far is Lincoln, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Lincoln, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Montpelier.
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Start on Quaker Street
27 m · 3 sec · Quaker Street
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Turn slight left onto East River Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East River Road
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Continue on Lincoln Gap Road
7.7 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Gap Road
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Main Street
7.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
2867 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Center Road
73 m · 6 sec · Center Road
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Take the ramp right
877 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 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 Lincoln 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 100B
Continue on Vermont Route 100B
7.95 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lincoln and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Waitsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Lincoln and 16.2 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lincoln and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Waitsfield
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 Waitsfield.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 23.45 mi (37.74 km).
#1 Lincoln
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.1058900, -72.9970600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
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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