How far is Montpelier, VT from Bradford, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Bradford, VT is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
34.6 mi
00h 59m
Flight
28.84 mi
46.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Thu, Apr 30, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 30, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-30T11:14
Arrive Bradford
Thu, Apr 30, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Orange
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Montpelier
17.3 mi
00h 29m
To Bradford
17.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1103 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Berlin Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Paine Turnpike North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Paine Turnpike North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fisher Road

    2555 ft · 1 min · Fisher Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    105 m · 17 sec · Vermont Route 62

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    40 m · 2 sec · East Barre Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2163 ft · 37 sec · East Barre Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 25

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Waits River Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 31%
William Scott Memorial Highway
6.06 mi · 18%
Waits River Road
5.34 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 62
3.16 mi · 9%
East Barre Road
2.98 mi · 9%
Berlin Street
1.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 25

Turn right onto Vermont Route 25

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 29m from Montpelier
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Montpelier and Light Rain near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Montpelier and 17.3 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Montpelier and Light Rain near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

20 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

33 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

53 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.41 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Bradford (-72.12898, 43.99257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Bradford. The current time is 11:14:16.

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.