How far is Montpelier, VT from Moretown, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Moretown, VT is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.63 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.2 mi
14.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.2 mi
Kilometers
14.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.55 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moretown
Tue, May 5, 2:26 PM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Tue, May 5, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-05-05T14:04
Arrive Moretown
Tue, May 5, 2:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Montpelier
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To Moretown
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown

    880 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Center Road

    697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road

  7. 7

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

    2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100B

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Wimble's Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Wimble's Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wimble's Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
6.78 mi · 46%
Vermont Route 100B
6.77 mi · 46%
U.S. Route 2
0.56 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
US 2
0.17 mi · 1%
Center Road
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100B

Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B

6.77 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 11m from Montpelier
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Moretown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Montpelier and 7.3 miles from Moretown.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Moretown.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Moretown. Straight-line distance: 9.2 mi (14.81 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Moretown

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,664
Coordinates44.2508900, -72.7609500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Moretown (-72.76095, 44.25089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $2.05
Round trip
$4.10
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.05 $4.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.32 $4.64
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $6.00 $3.12 $6.24

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Moretown. The current time is 14:04:40.

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.