How far is Montpelier, VT from Sutton, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Sutton, VT is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 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
51.06 mi
01h 14m
Flight
37.41 mi
60.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.06 mi
Kilometers
82.18 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 Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-18T09:16
Arrive Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM 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

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
Danville
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Montpelier
25.5 mi
00h 37m
To Sutton
25.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1361 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Towne Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 9 min · Towne Hill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    3.6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 2

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.8 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    929 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

    1377 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1535 ft · 28 sec · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Depot Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Depot Street

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lynburke Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Calendar Brook Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Center Street

    48 m · 6 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Burke Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Burke Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burke Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
29.4 mi · 58%
I 91
6.75 mi · 13%
Calendar Brook Road
4.55 mi · 9%
Towne Hill Road
3.39 mi · 7%
Lynburke Road
2.71 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

25.8 mi · 00h 29m

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
+13.7 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 37m from Montpelier
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Partly Sunny near Sutton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Montpelier and 25.5 miles from Sutton.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montpelier and Partly Sunny near Sutton.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

41 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

49 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

56 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Sutton. Straight-line distance: 37.41 mi (60.21 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sutton

Town in Vermont

Population996
Coordinates44.6331100, -72.0256500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Sutton (-72.02565, 44.63311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.02 $16.05
Premium $4.86 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $6.00 $10.79 $21.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Sutton. The current time is 09:16:15.

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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.