Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montpelier, VT
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Addison, VT
Andrea Davis
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Addison, VT covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Addison, VT covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 2 / Memorial Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 2 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Center Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Addison, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Moretown along the way.
Moretown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 17 | 12.2 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 9 mi | 15m |
| Vermont Route 100B | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| 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 |
| Drake Woods Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Addison, VT.
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
Turn right onto US 2
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Turn left onto Center Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
Turn right onto VT 100B
Continue on VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Turn right onto VT 17
Continue on VT 17
Continue on VT 17
Continue on VT 17
Turn left onto VT 17; VT 116
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
Continue on VT 17
Continue on US 7; VT 17
Turn left onto VT 17
Continue on VT 17
Continue on VT 17
Continue on VT 17
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Montpelier, VT · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Montpelier, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Addison, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Montpelier on Friday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Night in Addison on Friday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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