How far is Montpelier, VT from Danby, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Danby, VT is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.1 mi
02h 06m
Flight
66.52 mi
107.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.52 mi
Kilometers
107.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.1 mi
Kilometers
138.57 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stockbridge
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Montpelier
43.1 mi
01h 03m
To Danby
43.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    19.1 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 38 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    50 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
32.3 mi · 38%
North Main Street
19.1 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 10%
River Street
3.39 mi · 4%
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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
01h 03m from Montpelier
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Danby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Montpelier and 43.1 miles from Danby.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Danby.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

17 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

27 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

White River Junction

38 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Castleton station

39 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Danby. Straight-line distance: 66.52 mi (107.06 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Danby (-72.99538, 43.34618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.55 $27.10
Premium $4.86 $14.77 $29.54
Diesel $6.00 $18.23 $36.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Danby. The current time is 08:02:25.

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.