How far is Starksboro, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Starksboro, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.96 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.96 mi
38.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.96 mi
Kilometers
38.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.96 mi
Kilometers
70.75 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Starksboro
Mon, May 4, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starksboro
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Montpelier
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starksboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
VT

Place in Vermont, United States of America

From Starksboro
24.4 mi
00h 26m
To Montpelier
19.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Starksboro and Montpelier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Starksboro and Montpelier.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 116

    6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 116

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint George Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Saint George Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Starksboro and Montpelier.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
33.6 mi · 76%
Vermont Route 116
11.3 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 4%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 3%
US 2
0.56 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 26m from Starksboro
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Starksboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Starksboro to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Starksboro and 19.6 miles from Montpelier.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Starksboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richmond, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.

RAIL

Essex Junction station

13 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

21 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

35 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

41 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starksboro and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 23.96 mi (38.56 km).

Starksboro

#1 Starksboro

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.2272800, -73.0573400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Montpelier

#2 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 116 (-73.057007, 44.227273)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Starksboro and Montpelier. The current time is 21:49:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.