Origin
Cabot, VT
Late night in Cabot on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabot, VT to Montpelier, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabot, VT
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Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
Cabot, VT to Montpelier, VT is 21.4 miles and takes about 32m via U.S. Route 2, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within Vermont's Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on well-maintained highways, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick standalone journey. You'll find that this route is best suited for those looking for efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing, given its brief duration and focus.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Route 215 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Cabot Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Montpelier Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, VT and Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on VT 215
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 215
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 215 South
3
Continue on VT 215
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabot Road
4
Turn slight right onto US 2
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
5
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
6
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
7
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
8
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
9
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
10
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
11
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
12
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
13
Turn right onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
VT 12; US 2 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 19.4 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
21.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Late night in Montpelier on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
32m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 76% of your travel on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles on U.S. Route 2, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, you'll also navigate segments of Route 215 South and Cabot Road, which might introduce slight variations in the driving experience. This route generally maintains a steady rhythm, allowing for a predictable and efficient journey between your starting and ending points.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on U.S. Route 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and Route 215 South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.4 miles in near US 2 / East Montpelier Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cabot, VT to Montpelier, VT is easy. At 32m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.2 miles (VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on U.S. Route 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.2 miles (VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montpelier, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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