How far is Vernon, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Vernon, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Montpelier.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Bridgman Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Bridgman Road
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Continue on Vernon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Vernon Street
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Turn slight left onto Cotton Mill Hill
2143 ft · 1 min · Cotton Mill Hill
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
133 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Fairground Road
2961 ft · 1 min · Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
157 m · 13 sec · Canal Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
1670 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
62 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier
1209 ft · 26 sec
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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 Vernon 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 91 North
Merge slight left
62 mi · 01h 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.
Rain leaving Vernon 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 Vernon to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Vernon and 61.7 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Vernon and Light Rain near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Hartland
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 Hartland.
Windsor station
White River Junction
Claremont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 103.55 mi (166.65 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,190 |
| Coordinates | 42.7620300, -72.5134200 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.09 | $52.17 |
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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