How far is Montpelier, VT from Richford, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Richford, VT is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.39 mi
01h 49m
Flight
51.13 mi
82.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.39 mi
Kilometers
110.07 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richford
Sun, May 31, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Sun, May 31, 4:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-05-31T12:22
Arrive Richford
Sun, May 31, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Jeffersonville
VT

Village in the town of Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont

From Montpelier
34.2 mi
00h 54m
To Richford
34.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph W
Destination
59°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Barrows Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Luce Hill Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Luce Hill Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Luce Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mill Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1553 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 108 North

    36 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 108 North

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North

  20. 20

    Continue on Bakersfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North

  23. 23

    Continue on West Enosburg Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Enosburg Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3237 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Sampsonville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Vermont Route 105 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 105 East

  28. 28

    Continue on Saint Albans Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Albans Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    43 m · 2 sec · River Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 17%
Memorial Drive
11.7 mi · 17%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 10%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 9%
West Enosburg Road
4.8 mi · 7%
Main Street North
4.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 54m from Montpelier
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Montpelier and 34.2 miles from Richford.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richford.

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

28 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

28 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

46 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Richford. Straight-line distance: 51.13 mi (82.29 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Richford

Town in Vermont

Population2,303
Coordinates44.9969900, -72.6712400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Richford (-72.67124, 44.99699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Richford. The current time is 12:22:42.

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.