How far is Saint Albans, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Saint Albans, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Montpelier.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway
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Continue on I 89
69 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Saint Albans and Montpelier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Light Rain leaving Saint Albans and Light Rain near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Saint Albans and 32.2 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Saint Albans and Light Rain near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Williston
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 Williston.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Port Kent station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 45.54 mi (73.29 km).
#1 Saint Albans
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,540 |
| Coordinates | 44.8108800, -73.0831900 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.96 | $17.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.12 | $20.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
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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