Origin
Lyndon, VT
Late night in Lyndon on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndon, 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
55m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndon, VT
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Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lyndon to Montpelier, you are in for a quick, efficient 42.9-mile journey across Vermont. Expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-91 and U.S. Route 2 to navigate between these two Northeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of only $7, it is a very budget-friendly transit. This route is perfectly suited for travelers who prefer a straightforward, no-fuss drive rather than a multi-day excursion. Given the short duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own pace.
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 |
| 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 |
| Main Street | 0.2 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 Lyndon, VT and Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on York Street
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
York Street
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Memorial Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 91
4
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
6
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn left onto US 2
25 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
8
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
9
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
13
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
14
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
16
Turn right onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
17
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
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Lyndon, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn left onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 91
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91
6
7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 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 | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Cabot, VT
21 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
1 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
55m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of the drive spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself cruising along a mix of I-91 and U.S. Route 2, providing a consistent driving experience throughout the hour-long trip. The longest uninterrupted section covers 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm. While the route is practical and fast, do not expect a technical or winding backroad experience. Instead, focus on the ease of transition as you move between these two Vermont hubs on well-maintained arterial roads.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on U.S. Route 2 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 US 5 / Memorial Drive.
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 55m 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: near the start (US 5 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 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: near the start (US 5 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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