How far is Mendon, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Mendon, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendon and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon and Montpelier.
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Start on Meadow Lake Drive
66 m · 13 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 4
6.9 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107
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Turn left onto I 89 North
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier
1209 ft · 26 sec
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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 Mendon and Montpelier.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendon and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendon to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Mendon and 31.5 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mendon and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 45.52 mi (73.26 km).
#1 Mendon
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 43.6519800, -72.9278000 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.89 | $19.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
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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