How far is Lyndon, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Lyndon, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyndon and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndon and Montpelier.
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Start on York Street
16 m · 4 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
1064 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 91
1171 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
1315 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road
35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Turn right 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 Lyndon 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.
U.S. Route 2 West
Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lyndon 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 Lyndon to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Lyndon and 20 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lyndon and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Cabot
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 Cabot.
Montpelier station
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Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 32.94 mi (53.01 km).
#1 Lyndon
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 5,650 |
| Coordinates | 44.5142200, -72.0109300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
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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