How far is Newfane, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Newfane, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.24 mi
02h 00m
Flight
88.15 mi
141.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.15 mi
Kilometers
141.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.24 mi
Kilometers
190.29 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Newfane
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfane
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Montpelier
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newfane
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
Hartland
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Newfane
59 mi
01h 00m
To Montpelier
59.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph N
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    46 m · 6 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 30

  3. 3

    Continue on West River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    127 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East West Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · East West Road

  6. 6

    Continue on School House Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · School House Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    825 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Putney Landing Road

    1266 ft · 27 sec · Putney Landing Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    694 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier

    1209 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
52.5 mi · 44%
Putney Landing Road
51.9 mi · 44%
East West Road
3.49 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 30
2.87 mi · 2%
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.47 mi · 2%
West River Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

52.3 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
01h 00m from Newfane
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Newfane and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Newfane and 59.2 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.45 one way or $32.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

7 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

19 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newfane and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 88.15 mi (141.86 km).

Newfane

#1 Newfane

Town in Windham County, Vermont

Population1,569
Coordinates42.9856400, -72.6559300
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Montpelier

#2 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-72.655775, 42.985743)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $16.45
Round trip
$32.90
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.45 $32.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.86 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $6.00 $25.01 $50.01

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 Newfane and Montpelier. The current time is 20:13:22.

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.