Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Morristown, VT
Andrea Davis
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Vermont, the 30.2-mile trek from Montpelier to Morristown is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 47 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel cost of just $5, it is an economical way to navigate between these two Northeast towns. Since the route is entirely contained within Vermont, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. This trip is ideal if you prefer efficiency, as it balances a short duration with a straightforward path that gets you to your destination quickly.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Morristown, VT.
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
Turn right onto US 2
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Turn right onto VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Turn left onto Morristown Corners Road
Continue on Morristown Corners Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 2 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from high-speed transit to local navigation. You will start on I-89, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.3 miles, before transitioning to Waterbury Stowe Road and Laporte Road. With highways making up 35% of the total distance, the route shifts from the open interstate feel to the more intimate pacing of local roads. This variability keeps the drive engaging without becoming tedious. Being prepared for these changes in road type will help you stay comfortable as you navigate the transition from the interstate to the secondary routes.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 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 1.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Morristown, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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