How far is Montpelier, VT from Middlesex, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Middlesex, VT is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Middlesex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Middlesex.
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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
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
880 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
2513 ft · 58 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · U.S. Route 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Middlesex.
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.
Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
5.47 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Middlesex?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Montpelier and 3.9 miles from Middlesex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Montpelier and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Middlesex.
Stop Ideas Near Moretown
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 Moretown.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 5.62 mi (9.04 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 Middlesex
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 44.2928400, -72.6792800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlesex (-72.67928, 44.29284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
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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