How far is Montpelier, VT from Townshend, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Townshend, VT is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont
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 Townshend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Townshend.
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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
52.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
955 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Turn straight onto Atkinson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street
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Turn right onto Old Terrace
1910 ft · 43 sec · Old Terrace
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Continue on Route 121
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2127 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1482 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Route 121 East
1001 ft · 32 sec · Route 121 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Road
1229 ft · 35 sec · Athens Road
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Continue on Route 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 35
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 35
3.9 mi · 9 min · Route 35
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Continue on Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Grafton Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Townshend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Townshend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Townshend?
The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Montpelier and 55.4 miles from Townshend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Townshend.
Stop Ideas Near White River Junction
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 White River Junction.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Claremont
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 83.92 mi (135.06 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 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.43 | $34.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.99 | $37.99 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
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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