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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.82 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.95 mi
12.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.95 mi
Kilometers
12.8 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.82 mi
Kilometers
14.2 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Sat, May 2, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sat, May 2, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-02T11:55
Arrive Montpelier
Sat, May 2, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Worcester
4.4 mi
00h 07m
To Montpelier
4.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Elmore Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Elmore Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Worcester Village Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Village Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Streetc

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Elm Streetc

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    126 m · 8 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1360 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 12
3.64 mi · 41%
Elm Streetc
3.12 mi · 35%
Worcester Village Road
1.71 mi · 19%
Main Street
0.26 mi · 3%
Spring Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Elmore Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 07m from Worcester
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, 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 Middlesex.

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 7.95 mi (12.8 km).

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#1 Worcester

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,028
Coordinates44.3736700, -72.5498300
Altitude232
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: Elmore Road (-72.550257, 44.37372)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.22
Round trip
$2.45
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Montpelier. The current time is 11:55:41.

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.