How far is Montpelier, VT from Underhill, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Underhill, VT is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
35.71 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.89 mi
41.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.89 mi
Kilometers
41.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.71 mi
Kilometers
57.47 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Underhill
Sun, May 3, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Sun, May 3, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-05-03T12:53
Arrive Underhill
Sun, May 3, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Montpelier
17.8 mi
00h 25m
To Underhill
17.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Road

    73 m · 7 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Governor Peck Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Governor Peck Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Governor Peck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Browns Trace

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Browns Trace

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Browns Trace

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Browns Trace

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
26.4 mi · 74%
Browns Trace
5.26 mi · 15%
Governor Peck Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 15
1.1 mi · 3%
Governor Peck Highway
0.84 mi · 2%
US 2
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

25.1 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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 25m from Montpelier
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Montpelier and Partly Sunny near Underhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Montpelier and 17.9 miles from Underhill.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Underhill. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.67 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Underhill

Town in Vermont

Population3,076
Coordinates44.5258800, -72.9451300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Underhill (-72.94513, 44.52588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Underhill. The current time is 12:53:21.

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.