Montpelier, VT Road Trips

Montpelier, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 15 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 60 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Montpelier, VT spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

26

Longest Drive

119.6 mi

Jamaica, VT

Quickest Drive

15m

Waterbury, VT

Plan Around Montpelier, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Montpelier, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Jamaica, VT to Montpelier, VT 119.6 mi · 2h 12m Dorset, VT to Montpelier, VT 100.3 mi · 2h 6m Manchester, VT to Montpelier, VT 99.9 mi · 2h 6m Chester, VT to Montpelier, VT 98.5 mi · 1h 37m

Continue From Montpelier, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Montpelier, VT to Jamaica, VT 105.3 mi · 2h 37m Montpelier, VT to Dorset, VT 100.4 mi · 2h 32m Montpelier, VT to Manchester, VT 100 mi · 2h 30m Montpelier, VT to Chester, VT 98.6 mi · 2h

Trips from Montpelier, VT

Montpelier, VT to Jamaica, VT

105.3 mi 2h 37m

Montpelier, VT to Dorset, VT

100.4 mi 2h 32m

Montpelier, VT to Manchester, VT

100 mi 2h 30m

Montpelier, VT to Chester, VT

98.6 mi 2h

Montpelier, VT to Londonderry, VT

93.8 mi 2h 16m

Montpelier, VT to Cavendish, VT

86.5 mi 1h 49m

Montpelier, VT to Jericho, VT

51.4 mi 1h 13m

Montpelier, VT to Lyndonville, VT

42.9 mi 57m

Montpelier, VT to Lyndon, VT

42 mi 56m

Montpelier, VT to Burlington, VT

38.9 mi 41m

Montpelier, VT to St Johnsbury, VT

36.2 mi 51m

Montpelier, VT to Lincoln, VT

35.5 mi 1h 3m

Montpelier, VT to Craftsbury, VT

34.8 mi 1h

Montpelier, VT to Morrisville, VT

26.3 mi 47m

Montpelier, VT to Waterbury, VT

13.1 mi 17m

Driving from Montpelier, VT

Expect an average of 60 miles and about 1h 26m behind the wheel when leaving Montpelier, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 105 miles (2h 37m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Montpelier, VT include Jamaica, VT (105.3 mi, 2h 37m), Dorset, VT (100.4 mi, 2h 32m), Manchester, VT (100 mi, 2h 30m), Chester, VT (98.6 mi, 2h), and Londonderry, VT (93.8 mi, 2h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 60-mile trip from Montpelier, VT, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Montpelier, VT and 11 routes heading into Montpelier, VT, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 105 miles.

The longest mapped route from Montpelier, VT covers 105 miles and takes approximately 2h 37m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Montpelier, VT runs about 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 60-mile trip from Montpelier, VT costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Montpelier, VT include Jamaica, VT, Dorset, VT, Manchester, VT and Chester, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.