How far is Worcester, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Worcester, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Montpelier.
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Start on Elmore Road
6 m · 1 sec · Elmore Road
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Continue on Worcester Village Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Village Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 12
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12
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Continue on Elm Streetc
3.1 mi · 7 min · Elm Streetc
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Turn left onto Spring Street
126 m · 8 sec · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1360 ft · 29 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 Worcester 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 12
Continue on Vermont Route 12
3.64 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Worcester and 4.4 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 7.95 mi (12.8 km).
#1 Worcester
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,028 |
| Coordinates | 44.3736700, -72.5498300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
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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