How far is Montpelier, VT from New Haven, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to New Haven, VT is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.35 mi
01h 14m
Flight
30.14 mi
48.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.14 mi
Kilometers
48.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.35 mi
Kilometers
71.37 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Wed, Sep 23, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Wed, Sep 23, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-09-23T19:25
Arrive New Haven
Wed, Sep 23, 8:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Waitsfield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Montpelier
22.1 mi
00h 37m
To New Haven
22.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and New Haven.

  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

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 17

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17

  12. 12

    Continue on Mill Brook Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17

  14. 14

    Continue on Drake Woods Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 116 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stony Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 17
8.3 mi · 19%
Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 18%
Main Street
7.59 mi · 17%
Memorial Drive
6.78 mi · 15%
Mill Brook Road
5.81 mi · 13%
North 116 Road
1.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 17

Continue on Vermont Route 17

8.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waitsfield
00h 37m from Montpelier
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Montpelier and Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to New Haven?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Waitsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Montpelier and 22.2 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Montpelier and Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Waitsfield

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

17 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

19 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

32 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 30.14 mi (48.51 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

Town in Vermont

Population1,704
Coordinates44.1245000, -73.1537300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: New Haven (-73.15373, 44.1245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.92
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.96 $13.92
Mid-grade $4.98 $7.78 $15.55
Premium $5.46 $8.51 $17.03
Diesel $6.46 $10.08 $20.15

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and New Haven. The current time is 19:25:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.