How far is Montpelier, VT from Brandon, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Brandon, VT is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Brandon.
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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 left
2598 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 66: Randolph
1301 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 66
2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 66
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Continue on Central Street
2922 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 12 South
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Camp Brook Road Fork
88 m · 9 sec · Camp Brook Road Fork
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Continue on Camp Brook Road
5.6 mi · 13 min · Camp Brook Road
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Continue on Rochester Mountain Road
2342 ft · 1 min · Rochester Mountain Road
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Continue on Bethel Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Bethel Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
1559 ft · 37 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Turn right onto Brandon Mountain Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Brandon Mountain Road
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Continue on Brandon Mountain Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Brandon Mountain Road
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Continue on Gap Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Road
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Continue on Forest Dale Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Forest Dale Road
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Continue on Marble Street
1385 ft · 29 sec · Marble Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1567 ft · 32 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
136 m · 20 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Brandon.
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
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Brandon?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Montpelier and 30.1 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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 Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 40.82 mi (65.69 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 Brandon
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,705 |
| Coordinates | 43.7981200, -73.0876100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brandon (-73.08761, 43.79812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 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 44m |
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 | $8.36 | $16.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
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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