How far is Montpelier, VT from Montgomery, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Montgomery, VT is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
Village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Montgomery.
-
1
Start on Main Street
1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
-
3
Keep slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1523 ft · 41 sec
-
6
Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100
-
7
Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
-
8
Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
-
9
Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
10
Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
-
11
Continue on Pucker Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street
-
12
Continue on Pucker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street
-
13
Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
-
14
Continue on Vermont Route 100 Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
-
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
51 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
-
16
Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West
-
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward VT Route 100
15 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100
-
18
Exit the roundabout onto VT Route 100
22 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100
-
19
Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
9.4 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100
-
20
Turn left onto Belvidere Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Belvidere Road
-
21
Continue on Vermont Route 118 South
2321 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 118 South
-
22
Keep slight right to continue on Vermont Route 118 North
2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 118 North
-
23
Continue on South Main Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
-
24
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
-
25
Turn slight right onto Fuller Bridge Road
92 m · 8 sec · Fuller Bridge Road
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fuller Bridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Montgomery.
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
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Montpelier and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Montpelier and 29.8 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Montpelier and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
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 Morrisville.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.61 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 Montgomery
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 44.9025500, -72.6381800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-72.63818, 44.90255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.