Origin
Lyndonville, VT
Morning in Lyndonville on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndonville, 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
57m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 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 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndonville, VT
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Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
Lyndonville to Montpelier is 44.1 miles and takes about 57 minutes via U.S. Route 2 and I-91, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. It’s a good option if you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
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 |
| Broad Street | 1 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 West
— 25.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndonville, VT and Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on VT 122 ALT
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Memorial Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 91
5
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
7
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn left onto US 2
25 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
9
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
10
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
11
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
12
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
13
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
14
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
15
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
16
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
17
Turn right onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
18
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
22 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 22.1 miles from Lyndonville, 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 42.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 5 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 91
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
42.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.44 | $16.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
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
Morning in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Cabot, VT
22 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
57m 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 route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 88% of it utilizing major roads like U.S. Route 2 and I-91. You'll experience longer stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 25.4-mile segment on U.S. Route 2 West without needing to make many turns. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a well-maintained highway, designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration. It’s a steady pace from start to finish.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 / Broad Street.
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 57m 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 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.2 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 57m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.2 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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