How far is Orleans County, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Orleans County, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans County and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans County and Montpelier.
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Start on U.S. Route 5
2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto I 91 South
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 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 Orleans County 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Orleans County and Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans County to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Hardwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Orleans County and 28.1 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.73 one way or $17.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Orleans County and Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Hardwick
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 Hardwick.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Littleton, New Hampshire
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans County and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 42.55 mi (68.48 km).
#1 Orleans County
One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States
| Population | 26,897 |
| Coordinates | 44.8288100, -72.2438100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026