Trip from Morristown, VT to Montpelier, VT

Drive Time

48m

Distance

31 mi

50 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 45m ★

6 AM

0h 49m

8 AM

0h 57m

10 AM

0h 52m

12 PM

0h 51m

3 PM

0h 52m

5 PM

0h 56m

8 PM

0h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel between Morristown and Montpelier, you are looking at a straightforward 31-mile journey that takes roughly 48 minutes to complete. This trip is ideally suited for a one-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle without an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing the Waterbury Stowe Road, Laporte Road, and I-89. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a very budget-friendly transit through Vermont’s Northeast region. Whether you are commuting or exploring, the proximity of these two towns makes for a low-stress trip that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15.5 miles from Morristown, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed-road experience that transitions between local thoroughfares and interstate travel. You will spend about 35% of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.6 miles on I-89. The route balances the slower pace of local roads like Laporte Road with the efficiency of the interstate system. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you move from the smaller local roads onto the faster, more direct highway segments. It is a practical drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route while still allowing you to cover the distance efficiently.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 15 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 10.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

862 ft 465 ft

Total Climb

442 ft

Total Descent

682 ft

Highest Point

862 ft

~12.9 mi in

Elevation Range

397 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near VT 100 / Laporte Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Morristown, VT to Montpelier, VT is easy. At 48m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (VT 100 / Laporte Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

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0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | VT 100 / Laporte Road

Turn right onto VT 100 / Laporte Road

Navigation decision point

4

18.3 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the ramp toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

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18.5 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 89

Merge onto I 89

Merge point - match speed before joining

6

29.1 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

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

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

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30.8 mi into trip | ~48m in | VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street

Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Morristown, VT to Montpelier, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.

Saint Johnsbury

29.1 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 89	10.6 mi	12m
Waterbury Stowe Road	6.1 mi	10m
Laporte Road	4.4 mi	6m
Pucker Street	2.6 mi	4m
Waterbury Road	2.2 mi	3m
Main Street	1.5 mi	3m
Memorial Drive	1.2 mi	2m
Maple Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 89 — 10.6 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Morristown Corners Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morristown Corners Road

2

Continue on Morristown Corners Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Morristown Corners Road

3

Turn right onto VT 100

4.4 mi · 6 min · Laporte Road

4

Continue on VT 100

2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

5

Continue on VT 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · Maple Street

6

Continue on VT 100

1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

7

Continue on VT 100

2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterbury Road

8

Continue on VT 100

6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

9

Continue on VT 100

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

11

Merge onto I 89

11 mi · 12 min · I 89

12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

13

Continue on Memorial Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

Use the left lane.

14

Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street

15

Arrive at destination

VT 12; US 2 Business

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 48-minute trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 31-mile distance without needing to plan for formal rest stops or mid-trip breaks. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be more than sufficient for the commute between these two Vermont towns. Keep in mind that since the route is brief, you should focus your planning on your arrival time in Montpelier rather than worrying about pacing the drive itself. A helpful tip for this route is to monitor local traffic patterns when transitioning from the local roads onto the I-89 stretch to ensure your travel time remains consistent.

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 15.5 miles from Morristown, VT, or about 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 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 31 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.5 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Morristown, VT

This is one driving day of about 31 miles and 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morristown, VT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 10.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.5 mi from Morristown, VT · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

16 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Morristown, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Montpelier, VT

The final approach into Montpelier, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montpelier, VT.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.96 one way

$9.92 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$5.44	$10.88
premium	$4.83	$5.89	$11.78
diesel	$5.64	$6.89	$13.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.3	$3.25	$1.49
Efficient EV	7.8	$2.71	$1.24
EV Truck/SUV	12.4	$4.34	$1.98

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Morristown, VT

Late night in Morristown on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montpelier, VT

Late night in Montpelier on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, NY

16 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

15 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

48m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Morristown, VT to Montpelier, VT covers 31 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, Waterbury Stowe Road, Laporte Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Morristown, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 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.

The drive from Morristown, VT to Montpelier, VT is easy. At 48m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (VT 100 / Laporte Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.

On the drive from Morristown, VT to Montpelier, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.