Origin
Duxbury, VT
Late night in Duxbury on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duxbury, 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
17m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duxbury, VT
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Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
Duxbury, VT to Montpelier, VT is 11.9 miles and takes about 17 minutes via I 89, U.S. Route 2, and Memorial Drive, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont's Northeast region, offering a quick transit between two points. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning needed. It’s a straightforward connection, perfect if you're looking for efficiency and simplicity in your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury, VT and Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
61 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Route 2
5
Turn left onto Center Road
349 ft
·
7 sec
·
Center Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Merge onto I 89
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
9
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
VT 12; US 2 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
25 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
17m 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?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 79% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 5.3 miles on I 89, providing a taste of interstate travel. The route transitions from the interstate to U.S. Route 2 and then Memorial Drive, indicating a shift from high-speed to potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a generally efficient journey with minimal slowdowns.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Duxbury, VT to Montpelier, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
9.9 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on I 89. 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 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: 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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