How far is Montpelier, VT from Addison, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Addison, VT is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.26 mi
01h 27m
Flight
37.93 mi
61.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.93 mi
Kilometers
61.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.26 mi
Kilometers
85.71 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Thu, Apr 16, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 16, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-16T04:01
Arrive Addison
Thu, Apr 16, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
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
Waitsfield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Montpelier
26.6 mi
00h 43m
To Addison
26.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Addison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown

    880 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Center Road

    697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 17

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17

  12. 12

    Continue on Mill Brook Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17

  14. 14

    Continue on Drake Woods Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 116 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stony Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    620 ft · 13 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Otter Creek Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Otter Creek Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 17

  25. 25

    Continue on Otter Creek Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Otter Creek Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 17

  27. 27

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Addison.

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 17
12.2 mi · 23%
Main Street
9.01 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 15%
Memorial Drive
6.78 mi · 13%
Mill Brook Road
5.81 mi · 11%
Otter Creek Highway
3.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 17

Continue on Vermont Route 17

8.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waitsfield
00h 43m from Montpelier
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Addison?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Waitsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Montpelier and 26.7 miles from Addison.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Stop Ideas Near Waitsfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Waterbury

17 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

19 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

32 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Addison. Straight-line distance: 37.93 mi (61.05 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Addison

#2 Addison

Town in Vermont

Population1,320
Coordinates44.0886700, -73.3026200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Addison (-73.30262, 44.08867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.86 $9.13 $18.27
Diesel $6.00 $11.27 $22.55

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Addison. The current time is 04:01:27.

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.