How far is Montpelier, VT from Newport, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Newport, VT is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Newport.
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Start on Main Street
1361 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Towne Hill Road
3.4 mi · 9 min · Towne Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North
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Continue on South Main Street
3205 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 16
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Continue on Dry Pond Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Dry Pond Road
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Continue on Glover Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Glover Street
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Continue on Glover Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Glover Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 North
654 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 191: Newport
1126 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 191 North: Newport, Lake Memphremagog
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuler Road
1619 ft · 32 sec · Schuler Road
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Continue on Access Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Access Road
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1869 ft · 56 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Square
738 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Newport.
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.
Vermont Route 14 North
Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montpelier and Rain Showers Likely near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Newport?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Montpelier and 31.7 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montpelier and Rain Showers Likely near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Montpelier station
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Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Newport. Straight-line distance: 50.16 mi (80.72 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 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.83 | $21.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
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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