Origin
Sutton, VT
Morning in Sutton on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sutton, VT to Montpelier, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutton, VT
Josef Traxler
Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sutton, VT to Montpelier, VT covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 2 West, U.S. Route 2, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 52.3 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 West and U.S. Route 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 West is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
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 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 5 / Depot Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Depot Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| I 91 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Calendar Brook Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Lynburke Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2 West
— 25.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, VT and Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on Burke Road
182 ft
·
12 sec
·
Burke Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Calendar Brook Road
4
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lynburke Road
5
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
8
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Memorial Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 91
10
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
12
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn left onto US 2
25 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
17
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
18
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
19
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
20
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
21
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
22
Turn right onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
VT 12; US 2 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Sutton, VT · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Sutton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.42 one way
$16.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.02 | $20.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Montpelier, VT
Morning in Montpelier on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Danville, VT
26 mi in
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
2 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 14m 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 Sutton, VT to Montpelier, VT covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2 West, U.S. Route 2, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Sutton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.42 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 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sutton, VT to Montpelier, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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