How far is Richford, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Richford, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 35m.
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.
Village in the town of Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richford and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richford and Montpelier.
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Start on River Street
43 m · 8 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Albans Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Albans Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105 East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 105 East
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Continue on Sampsonville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Street
3237 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Enosburg Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · West Enosburg Road
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Continue on Main Street North
4.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 South
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 108 South
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Continue on Bakersfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1558 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Mill Street
2912 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 South
8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South
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Continue on Mountain Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Luce Hill Road
22 m · 4 sec · Luce Hill Road
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Continue on Luce Hill Road
2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road
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Turn left onto Barrows Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moscow Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road
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Turn right onto Waterbury Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 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 Richford 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.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Richford and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Richford to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Richford and 35.5 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richford and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville
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 Jeffersonville.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richford and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 51.13 mi (82.29 km).
#1 Richford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 44.9969900, -72.6712400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.87 | $29.75 |
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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