How far is Montpelier, VT from Wolcott, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Wolcott, VT is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Wolcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Wolcott.
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Start on Main Street
1361 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street
30 m · 2 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
130 m · 11 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12
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Continue on Worcester Village Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Village Road
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Continue on Elmore Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Elmore Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 12
6.8 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 12
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Turn right onto Elmore Pond Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Elmore Pond Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 15
1.6 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 15
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Turn right onto School Street
33 m · 5 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Wolcott.
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.
Vermont Route 12
Continue on Vermont Route 12
6.76 mi · 00h 12m
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 Wolcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Wolcott?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Montpelier and 13.3 miles from Wolcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
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 Worcester.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 20.61 mi (33.17 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 Wolcott
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 44.5464400, -72.4584400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolcott (-72.45844, 44.54644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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