How far is Montpelier, VT from Bristol, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Bristol, VT is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Bristol.
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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
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
880 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 17
1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Drake Woods Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road
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Turn left onto North 116 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
921 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Bristol.
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.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Bristol?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 20.1 miles from Montpelier and 20.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Waitsfield
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 Waitsfield.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 26.44 mi (42.55 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 Bristol
Town in the United States
| Population | 3,838 |
| Coordinates | 44.1333900, -73.0790100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-73.07901, 44.13339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
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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