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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.46 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.94 mi
53.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.94 mi
Kilometers
53.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.46 mi
Kilometers
66.73 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Lyndon
Tue, May 12, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-05-12T21:57
Arrive Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cabot
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Lyndon
21.4 mi
00h 28m
To Montpelier
20 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Lyndon and Montpelier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on York Street

    16 m · 4 sec · York Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1064 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 91

    1171 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

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

    1315 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

    25.4 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi · 61%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 17%
I 91
6.77 mi · 16%
River Street
1.21 mi · 3%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Berlin Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabot
00h 28m from Lyndon
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

29 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

60 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 32.94 mi (53.01 km).

Lyndon

#1 Lyndon

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,650
Coordinates44.5142200, -72.0109300
Altitude234
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: York Street (-72.010984, 44.514142)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndon and Montpelier. The current time is 21:57:01.

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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.