How far is Montgomery, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Montgomery, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Montpelier.
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Start on Fuller Bridge Road
92 m · 8 sec · Fuller Bridge Road
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 118 North
2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 118 North
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 118 South
2555 ft · 51 sec · Vermont Route 118 South
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Continue on Belvidere Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Belvidere Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100
9.4 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 15 East
56 m · 3 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 Montgomery 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 100
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100
9.4 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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Montgomery and 32.6 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
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 Morrisville.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.61 km).
#1 Montgomery
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 44.9025500, -72.6381800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
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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