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Trip from Montpelier, VT to Bridport, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

60.5 mi

97 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Montpelier, VT, VT

Montpelier, VT

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town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Bridport, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Montpelier, VT to Bridport, VT covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Vermont Route 17, Main Street, Vermont Route 100B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on Vermont Route 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

30.3 miles from Montpelier, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 17 12.2 mi 19m
Main Street 9 mi 15m
Vermont Route 100B 7.9 mi 13m
Vermont Route 22A 7.3 mi 10m
Mill Brook Road 5.8 mi 11m
I 89 5.5 mi 6m
Otter Creek Highway 3.4 mi 5m
North 116 Road 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Vermont Route 17 — 12.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Bridport, VT.

1

Start on VT 12; US 2 Business

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
3

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
4

Merge onto I 89

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 89
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 9 Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
6

Turn left onto Center Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Center Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 2

0.6 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
8

Turn right onto VT 100B

7.9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 100B
9

Continue on VT 100

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
10

Continue on VT 100

4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
11

Turn right onto VT 17

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Vermont Route 17
12

Continue on VT 17

5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
13

Continue on VT 17

8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
14

Continue on VT 17

1.7 mi · 2 min · Drake Woods Road
15

Turn left onto VT 17; VT 116

1.7 mi · 2 min · North 116 Road
16

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockydale Road
17

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street
18

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
19

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.6 mi · 53 sec · West Street
20

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

1.2 mi · 1 min · Stony Hill Road
21

Continue on VT 17

3.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
22

Continue on US 7; VT 17

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
23

Turn left onto VT 17

1.2 mi · 1 min · Otter Creek Highway
24

Continue on VT 17

0.9 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 17
25

Continue on VT 17

2.2 mi · 3 min · Otter Creek Highway
26

Continue on VT 17

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 17
27

Turn left onto VT 22A

7.3 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 22A
28

Arrive at destination

VT 22A

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.3 miles from Montpelier, VT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 13 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.3 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridport, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Montpelier, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Montpelier, VT

This is one driving day of about 60.5 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Montpelier, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 17 for about 12.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waitsfield, VT

30 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Duxbury, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Huntington, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Montpelier, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Montpelier, Vermont

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

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Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Montpelier, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 2 / Memorial Drive

Turn right onto US 2 / Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 9 Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
4
7.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | Center Road

Turn left onto Center Road

Navigation decision point

5
7.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 2 / U.S. Route 2

At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.74 one way

$19.48 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.72 $21.43
premium $4.86 $11.59 $23.17
diesel $5.61 $13.36 $26.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.35 $2.90
Efficient EV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42
EV Truck/SUV 24.2 0 $8.47 $3.87

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Montpelier, VT

Afternoon in Montpelier on Saturday

Local time

2:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridport, VT

Afternoon in Bridport on Saturday

Local time

2:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Montpelier, VT to Bridport, VT covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 2 / Memorial Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Bridport, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Moretown along the way.

Moretown

7 mi in | ~9m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Montpelier, VT to Bridport, VT covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Vermont Route 17, Main Street, Vermont Route 100B. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from Montpelier, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Bridport, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Moretown along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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