How far is Montpelier, VT from Lunenburg, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Lunenburg, VT is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
57.49 mi
01h 22m
Flight
46.3 mi
74.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.3 mi
Kilometers
74.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.49 mi
Kilometers
92.52 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lunenburg
Thu, May 14, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, May 14, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-05-14T05:04
Arrive Lunenburg
Thu, May 14, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Danville
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Montpelier
28.7 mi
00h 41m
To Lunenburg
28.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1361 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Towne Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 9 min · Towne Hill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    3.6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 2

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street

    592 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Portland Street

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Concord Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Miles Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lunenburg Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
29.9 mi · 52%
West Main Street
5.08 mi · 9%
West Lunenburg Road
3.95 mi · 7%
Towne Hill Road
3.39 mi · 6%
North Concord Road
3.13 mi · 5%
U.S. Route 2 East
3.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 41m from Montpelier
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Montpelier and Rain Showers near Lunenburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Montpelier and 28.8 miles from Lunenburg.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Montpelier and Rain Showers near Lunenburg.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

41 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

49 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

56 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Lunenburg. Straight-line distance: 46.3 mi (74.52 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Lunenburg

Town in Vermont

Population1,322
Coordinates44.4631100, -71.6820300
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Lunenburg (-71.68203, 44.46311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Lunenburg. The current time is 05:04:02.

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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.