How far is Orwell, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Orwell, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orwell and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Montpelier.
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Start on North Orwell Road
19 m · 6 sec · North Orwell Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1934 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A
20 mi · 32 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 17 East
3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 17 East
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Continue on Otter Creek Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Otter Creek Highway
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Otter Creek Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Otter Creek Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
2605 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on North 116 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road
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Turn right onto Drake Woods Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
844 ft · 24 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 17
74 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
2867 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Center Road
73 m · 6 sec · Center Road
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Take the ramp right
877 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
2969 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left 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 Orwell 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 22A
Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A
20 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orwell 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 Orwell to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Orwell and 36.2 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orwell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 47.76 mi (76.87 km).
#1 Orwell
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.8039500, -73.2978900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
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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