Origin
Montpelier, VT
Late night in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to Lincoln, 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 3m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Lincoln, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Vermont, the 35.5-mile journey from Montpelier to Lincoln is an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 3 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate a route that transitions from regional thoroughfares to local roads. With a fuel cost estimate of just $6, this is a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore the Northeast region. Because the total travel time is quite short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You will primarily follow Vermont Route 100B, Main Street, and Lincoln Gap Road to complete your transit. This route offers a straightforward, efficient path between these two points, making it perfect for a spontaneous afternoon drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 100B | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| Lincoln Gap Road | 7.7 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East River Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 100B
— 7.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Lincoln, VT.
1
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
4
Merge onto I 89
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
6
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Center Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 2
8
Turn right onto VT 100B
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 100B
9
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Vermont Route 100 South
10
Continue on VT 100
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 100
12
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Gap Road
7.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincoln Gap Road
13
Continue on East River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
14
Turn slight right onto Quaker Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quaker Street
15
Arrive at destination
Quaker Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 2 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Center Road
Turn left onto Center Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
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
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
21 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 3m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, which balances faster transit with more technical, local navigation. Roughly 49% of your travel occurs on highways, providing a steady pace before you transition onto smaller roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 7.9 miles along Vermont Route 100B. As you move away from the main highway sections, the character of the drive shifts, requiring more attention to local road conditions. This combination of road types keeps the journey engaging without becoming overly demanding, offering a practical blend of speed and local character.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Vermont Route 100B.
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 0.2 miles in near US 2 / Memorial Drive.
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 3m 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 0.2 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Montpelier, VT to Lincoln, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Moretown along the way.
Moretown
7 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Vermont Route 100B. 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 0.2 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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 Lincoln, 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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