How far is Montpelier, VT from Chittenden, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
67.6 mi
01h 36m
Flight
42.41 mi
68.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.41 mi
Kilometers
68.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.6 mi
Kilometers
108.79 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Thu, Apr 16, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 16, 7:15 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 Chittenden
Thu, Apr 16, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Montpelier
33.8 mi
00h 48m
To Chittenden
33.8 mi
00h 48m

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
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    2598 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    6.9 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 4

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Meadow Lake Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Meadowlake Drive

    149 m · 12 sec · Meadowlake Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Meadow Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chittenden Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Chittenden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
32.3 mi · 48%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 4
6.86 mi · 10%
River Street
3.39 mi · 5%
Chittenden Road
1.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 48m from Montpelier
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chittenden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Montpelier and 33.8 miles from Chittenden.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 42.41 mi (68.26 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.86 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $6.00 $14.33 $28.67

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 Chittenden. The current time is 04:01:25.

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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.