How far is Montpelier, VT from Eden, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Eden, VT is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
42.64 mi
01h 06m
Flight
30.93 mi
49.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.62 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Mon, May 25, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Mon, May 25, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-05-25T00:34
Arrive Eden
Mon, May 25, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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

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
Stowe
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Montpelier
21.3 mi
00h 33m
To Eden
21.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
68°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    51 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward VT Route 100

    15 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto VT Route 100

    22 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Belvidere Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Belvidere Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belvidere Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
11.7 mi · 27%
Vermont Route 100
9.49 mi · 22%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 14%
Laporte Road
4.65 mi · 11%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 6%
Waterbury Road
2.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stowe
00h 33m from Montpelier
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Montpelier and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Stowe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Montpelier and 21.3 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Montpelier and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Stowe

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

15 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

50 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Eden. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.78 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Eden

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,364
Coordinates44.7072700, -72.5456700
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Eden (-72.54567, 44.70727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.91
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.96 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.00 $9.06 $18.11

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Eden. The current time is 00:34:30.

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.