If you are planning to travel from Londonderry to Montpelier, expect a straightforward journey covering 93.5 miles. This trip typically takes about 2 hours and 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize Vermont Route 100 North and I-89 to navigate through the heart of the Northeast. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Since the entire route remains within Vermont, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transition from the southern part of the state to the capital. It is a highly efficient route that does not require an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the trek in one go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.8 miles from Londonderry, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
30.4 mi
35m
Vermont Route 100
24.6 mi
37m
Vermont Route 100 North
14.1 mi
20m
Vermont Route 107
8.6 mi
13m
U.S. Route 4
6.2 mi
9m
River Street
3.4 mi
5m
Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 30.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, VT and Montpelier, VT.
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Start on VT 11
372 ft·13 sec·Vermont Route 11
2
Turn right onto VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 100
3
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
4
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 100
5
Continue on VT 100
6.4 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 100
6
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi·1 min·Andover Street
7
Turn left onto Pond Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Pond Street
8
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
1.1 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 103 North
9
Turn right onto VT 100
14 mi·20 min·Vermont Route 100 North
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; VT 100
6.2 mi·9 min·U.S. Route 4
11
Turn slight right onto VT 100
11 mi·16 min·Vermont Route 100
12
Continue on VT 107
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 107
13
Continue on VT 107
3.4 mi·5 min·River Street
14
Turn right onto VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
15
Continue on VT 107
2.0 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
16
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 89 North
17
Merge onto I 89
30 mi·35 min·I 89
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 8Toward US 2: Montpelier
19
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
VT 12; US 2 Business
Trip Plan
Because this route is manageable in just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily head out in the morning or afternoon without worrying about exhausting travel segments, as there are no mandated stops required to complete the 93.5 miles. Since the majority of the drive is highway-focused, stay alert during the transition between Vermont Route 100 and the I-89 on-ramps. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate to ensure you reach Montpelier without needing to detour for gas. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to arrive in the capital city feeling refreshed rather than drained by a long day behind the wheel.
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 46.8 miles from Londonderry, VT, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 21 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Londonderry, 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 Londonderry, VT
This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Londonderry, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 30.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 93.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
31.3 mi into trip|~50m in|US 4; VT 100 / U.S. Route 4
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; VT 100 / U.S. Route 4
Navigation decision point
4
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Turn left toward I 89 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89 North
5
91.9 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier
4
93.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m 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
$15.05 one way
$30.10 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.56
$33.12
premium
$4.86
$17.90
$35.81
diesel
$5.61
$20.64
$41.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.1
0
$9.82
$4.49
Efficient EV
23.4
0
$8.18
$3.74
EV Truck/SUV
37.4
0
$13.09
$5.98
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Londonderry, VT
Evening
in Londonderry on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montpelier, VT
Evening
in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
47 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
3 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
2h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 32.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 93.5-mile journey is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will start by navigating Vermont Route 100 before transitioning onto I-89, which provides the most significant portion of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 30.4-mile segment on I-89, allowing for steady progress toward your destination. While the initial sections involve local state routes, the heavy reliance on the interstate system creates a predictable and fast-paced driving environment. Expect a mix of regional road travel that eventually gives way to the more controlled, high-speed flow of the interstate as you head north.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 100. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m 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: at 0.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (US 4; VT 100 / U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 61.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 93.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (US 4; VT 100 / U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 61.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montpelier, VT before heading back.
