How far is Montpelier, VT from Whitingham, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Whitingham, VT is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
141.73 mi
03h 00m
Flight
102.8 mi
165.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.8 mi
Kilometers
165.44 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.73 mi
Kilometers
228.1 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitingham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Whitingham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Windsor
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

From Montpelier
70.8 mi
01h 30m
To Whitingham
70.9 mi
01h 30m

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
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    2598 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2592 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto VT 9 West

    51 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 9

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 43%
Memorial Drive
53.9 mi · 38%
Vermont Route 9
11.3 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 100
9.16 mi · 6%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

60.4 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 30m from Montpelier
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Whitingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Montpelier and 70.9 miles from Whitingham.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

12 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

28 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Whitingham. Straight-line distance: 102.8 mi (165.44 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Whitingham

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population1,271
Coordinates42.7892500, -72.8851000
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.93 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.45
10 gal · 37.86 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.72 $39.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.86 $24.29 $48.58
Diesel $6.00 $29.99 $59.97

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 Whitingham. The current time is 07:44:21.

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.