How far is Montpelier, VT from Fairfield, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Fairfield, VT is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 27m.
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.
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Fairfield.
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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
60.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Turn right onto Fairfield Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 36
4.5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 36
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Turn left onto North Road
40 m · 4 sec · North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Fairfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
60.4 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Cloudy leaving Montpelier and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
South Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Montpelier and 34.9 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Montpelier and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near South Burlington
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 South Burlington.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
Waterbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 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 Fairfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 44.8019900, -72.9456900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-72.94569, 44.80199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.96 | $21.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
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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