Origin
Montpelier, VT
Late night in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to Craftsbury, 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
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montpelier, VT
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Craftsbury, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Montpelier to Craftsbury is a straightforward 34.8-mile journey that typically takes about one hour to complete. Since the entire trip is located within the Northeast region of Vermont, you can easily manage this as a simple one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Towne Hill Road, Vermont Route 14 North, and Craftsbury Road. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is an efficient way to transition between these two Vermont communities. It is an ideal distance for a quick getaway, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight split. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of pace, the direct nature of this drive makes it highly accessible for any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 North | 18.9 mi | 28m |
| Craftsbury Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Towne Hill Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Eligo Lake Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Craftsbury Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wolcott Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 North
— 18.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Craftsbury, VT.
1
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Towne Hill Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Towne Hill Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. Route 2
6
Turn left onto VT 14
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
7
Continue on VT 14
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left onto VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Wolcott Street
9
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
10
Turn right onto VT 14
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Craftsbury Road
11
Continue on VT 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eligo Lake Road
12
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 14
13
Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Craftsbury Road
14
Turn right onto Creek Road
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
Creek Road
15
Turn right onto Town Garage Road
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Town Garage Road
16
Arrive at destination
Town Garage Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Montpelier, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 34.8 — 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
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
VT 14; VT 15 / Wolcott Street
Turn left onto VT 14; VT 15 / Wolcott Street
Navigation decision point
4
33 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South Craftsbury Road
Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road
Navigation decision point
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Town Garage Road
Turn right onto Town Garage Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Craftsbury, VT
Late night in Craftsbury on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Cabot, VT
17 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
10 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 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 features a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with more localized road segments. You will spend about 60% of your time on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the 34.8-mile trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during an 18.9-mile run on Vermont Route 14 North, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the initial roads onto this main artery, expect the character of the drive to shift from local town navigation to a more sustained cruising experience. By the time you turn onto Craftsbury Road, you will have completed the bulk of the fast-paced highway portion, leading you into the final leg of your trip.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Vermont Route 14 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 9 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 (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (VT 14; VT 15 / Wolcott Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. 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 (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (VT 14; VT 15 / Wolcott Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Craftsbury, 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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