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Trip from Montpelier, VT to Chittenden, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

67.6 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Chittenden, VT, VT

Chittenden, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Montpelier, VT to Chittenden, VT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 100, Vermont Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.88 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

33.8 miles from Montpelier, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 67.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 100. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.7 miles on I 89.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 100. 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 67.6 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 32.6 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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 left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
32.6 mi into trip | ~38m in | VT 107

Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

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

Exit 3 Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
4
32.9 mi into trip | ~39m in | VT 107 / Vermont Route 107

Turn right onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107

Navigation decision point

5
67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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 Chittenden, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.

Royalton

32.6 mi in | ~38m | via VT 107

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 30.7 mi 35m
Vermont Route 100 10.7 mi 16m
Vermont Route 107 8.4 mi 13m
U.S. Route 4 6.9 mi 10m
River Street 3.4 mi 5m
Chittenden Road 1.7 mi 3m
Meadow Lake Drive 1.6 mi 3m
Memorial Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 30.7 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Chittenden, 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 left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
4

Merge onto I 89

31 mi · 35 min · I 89
5

Take the exit onto VT 107

0.3 mi · 46 sec · VT 107
Exit 3 Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
6

Turn right onto VT 107

1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
7

Continue on VT 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Turn slight left onto VT 107

3.4 mi · 5 min · River Street
9

Continue on VT 107

6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
10

Continue on VT 100

11 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
11

Merge onto US 4

6.9 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 4
12

Turn right onto Meadow Lake Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive
13

Continue on Meadowlake Drive

489 ft · 11 sec · Meadowlake Drive
14

Continue on Meadow Lake Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive
15

At end of road, turn right onto Chittenden Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
16

Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
17

Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

197 ft · 8 sec · Mountain Top Road
18

Turn left onto Holden Road

158 ft · 8 sec · Holden Road
19

Turn right

19 ft · 1 sec
20

Arrive at destination

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 33.8 miles from Montpelier, VT, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 15 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.8 miles or 41m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chittenden, 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 67.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Montpelier, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 30.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.8 mi from Montpelier, VT · 41m into the drive

Downtown Mendon, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mendon, VT

34 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

Brookfield, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bethel, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Montpelier, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chittenden, VT

The final approach into Chittenden, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 42
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.88 one way

$21.77 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.97 $23.95
premium $4.86 $12.95 $25.89
diesel $5.61 $14.93 $29.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.46 $4.33

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 16, 2026

Origin

Montpelier, VT

Evening in Montpelier on Thursday

Local time

7:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 3 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Destination

Chittenden, VT

Evening in Chittenden on Thursday

Local time

7:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Mendon, VT

34 mi in

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

37 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 36m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Montpelier, VT to Chittenden, VT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 100, Vermont Route 107. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $10.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 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.
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 32.6 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Chittenden, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.

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