How far is Montpelier, VT from Bolton, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Bolton, VT is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Bolton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Bolton.
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Start on Main Street
1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1523 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 100
2648 ft · 1 min · Vermont Route 100
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1469 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Bolton.
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.
Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Montpelier and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Bolton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Bolton?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Montpelier and 9.7 miles from Bolton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Montpelier and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Bolton.
Stop Ideas Near Duxbury
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 Duxbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 16.98 mi (27.33 km).
#1 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolton
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,188 |
| Coordinates | 44.3728300, -72.8806800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolton (-72.88068, 44.37283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
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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