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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.58 mi
01h 21m
Flight
44.5 mi
71.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.58 mi
Kilometers
97.49 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Morrisville
VT

Village in the U.

From Montgomery
28 mi
00h 40m
To Montpelier
32.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Montgomery and Montpelier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fuller Bridge Road

    92 m · 8 sec · Fuller Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 118 North

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 118 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 118 South

    2555 ft · 51 sec · Vermont Route 118 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    56 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    46 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    657 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    886 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Portland Street

    674 ft · 19 sec · Portland Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    2120 ft · 42 sec · Upper Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Elmore Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Elmore Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elmore Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Elmore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 12

  19. 19

    Continue on Elmore Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Elmore Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Village Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Village Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12

  22. 22

    Continue on Elm Streetc

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Elm Streetc

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    126 m · 8 sec · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1360 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 12
11.6 mi · 19%
Vermont Route 100
9.4 mi · 16%
Elmore Road
8.32 mi · 14%
North Main Street
7.92 mi · 13%
Belvidere Road
6.11 mi · 10%
Elm Streetc
3.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
00h 40m from Montgomery
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

34 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

47 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.61 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates44.9025500, -72.6381800
Altitude155
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: South Richford Road (-72.639322, 44.902322)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Montpelier. The current time is 20:30:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.