How far is Montpelier, VT from Washington, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Washington, VT is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.04 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.8 mi
20.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.8 mi
Kilometers
20.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.04 mi
Kilometers
24.2 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Barre
VT

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

From Montpelier
7.5 mi
00h 14m
To Washington
7.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1103 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Berlin Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Paine Turnpike North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Paine Turnpike North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fisher Road

    2555 ft · 1 min · Fisher Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    105 m · 17 sec · Vermont Route 62

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mill Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Mill Street

    70 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 110

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 110

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 110

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 62
3.16 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 110
3.11 mi · 21%
East Barre Road
2.55 mi · 17%
Berlin Street
1.66 mi · 11%
Washington Street
1.25 mi · 8%
Washington Road
1.06 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 110

Continue on Vermont Route 110

3.11 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barre
00h 14m from Montpelier
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Partly Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Montpelier and 7.5 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barre

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

11 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

25 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

33 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

58 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Washington. Straight-line distance: 12.8 mi (20.6 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Washington

Town in Orange County, Vermont

Population1,014
Coordinates44.1056200, -72.4326000
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Washington (-72.4326, 44.10562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.09
Round trip
$4.18
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.09 $4.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.36 $4.72
Premium $4.86 $2.57 $5.15
Diesel $6.00 $3.18 $6.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Washington. The current time is 04:29:15.

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.