How far is Montpelier, VT from Orange County, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Orange County, VT is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
30.6 mi
00h 57m
Flight
20.16 mi
32.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.16 mi
Kilometers
32.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.25 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange County
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-23T08:29
Arrive Orange County
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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

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
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Montpelier
15.3 mi
00h 28m
To Orange County
15.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Orange County.

  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 left

    2598 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    2514 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 63

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 113

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 113

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Goose Green Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vershire Riding School Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
7.83 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 110
4.37 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 113
4.25 mi · 14%
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

6.16 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 28m from Montpelier
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Orange County?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Montpelier and 15.3 miles from Orange County.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 20.16 mi (32.44 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Orange County

#2 Orange County

County in Vermont, United States

Population28,837
Coordinates44.0056000, -72.3766100
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Orange County (-72.37661, 44.0056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Orange County. The current time is 08:29:19.

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.