How far is Montpelier, VT from Pownal, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Pownal, VT is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Pownal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Pownal.
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Start on Main Street
1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left
2598 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
7.8 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
1556 ft · 1 min · Oak Hill School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 346
20 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 346
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 346
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Pownal.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
53.1 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montpelier and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pownal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Pownal?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Montpelier and 65.4 miles from Pownal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montpelier and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pownal.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
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 Rutland.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Pownal. Straight-line distance: 108.43 mi (174.5 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 Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.7656400, -73.2359400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pownal (-73.23594, 42.76564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.23 | $36.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.44 | $44.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.71 | $55.41 |
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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