Origin
Concord, VT
Evening in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, VT to Montpelier, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, VT
Vladimir Srajber
Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
Concord, VT to Montpelier, VT is 45.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via U.S. Route 2 West, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip connects two locations within Vermont's Northeast region. You'll primarily be on a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.7 mi | 29m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| Portland Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 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 West
— 25.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, VT and Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on US 2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 2
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 2
3
Continue on US 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Railroad Street
5
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Western Avenue
8
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
9
Continue on US 2
26 mi
·
29 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
10
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
11
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
12
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
13
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
15
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
16
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
17
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
18
Turn right onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
VT 12; US 2 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Concord, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
43.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$7.32 one way
$14.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 3 mph
69% chance
Live forecast
35°F
Cabot, VT
23 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
38 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 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 80% of the journey taking place on main roads like U.S. Route 2 West and U.S. Route 2. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for much of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 25.7 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. Expect a smooth ride with minimal interruptions, allowing you to cover ground quickly. The character of the road remains largely consistent throughout, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.7 mi on U.S. Route 2 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and U.S. Route 2. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Concord, VT to Montpelier, VT is easy. At 1h 1m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.7 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. 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 8 miles (US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / 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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