How far is Montpelier, VT from Woodstock, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Woodstock, VT is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
54 mi
01h 18m
Flight
44.02 mi
70.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.02 mi
Kilometers
70.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54 mi
Kilometers
86.9 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-05-12T20:38
Arrive Woodstock
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Montpelier
27 mi
00h 39m
To Woodstock
27 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    11 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 12

  11. 11

    Continue on Barnard Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Barnard Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Elm Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    590 ft · 14 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    95 m · 17 sec · Bond Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Street

    158 m · 22 sec · Central Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    742 ft · 36 sec · Mechanic Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Court Street

    31 m · 5 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
32.3 mi · 60%
Vermont Route 12
11 mi · 20%
Barnard Road
2.86 mi · 5%
River Street
1.86 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 107
1.72 mi · 3%
Creek Road
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 39m from Montpelier
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Montpelier and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Montpelier and 27 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Montpelier and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 44.02 mi (70.85 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

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

#2 Woodstock

County seat of Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population2,911
Coordinates43.6242400, -72.5184300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Woodstock (-72.51843, 43.62424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Woodstock. The current time is 20:38:18.

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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.