How far is Newport, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Newport, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Montpelier.
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Start on Railroad Square
738 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Square
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1845 ft · 54 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Access Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Access Road
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Continue on Schuler Road
131 m · 9 sec · Schuler Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 South: Saint Johnsbury
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
909 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Glover Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Glover Road
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Continue on Glover Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Glover Street
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Continue on Dry Pond Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Dry Pond Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 16
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Continue on Mill Street
1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3205 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
4.5 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road
35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Montpelier.
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 14 South
Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
18.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Newport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Newport and 30.8 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Littleton, New Hampshire
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 50.16 mi (80.72 km).
#1 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.89 | $19.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
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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