Origin
Montpelier, VT
Morning in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to Morrisville, VT
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
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Morrisville, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of Vermont, the 26.3-mile trip from Montpelier to Morrisville is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $4 for fuel will cover your transit, leaving you plenty of time to explore once you arrive. Since both towns are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the drive. This route is efficient enough that you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, offering maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 12 | 11.6 mi | 19m |
| Elmore Road | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Elm Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Worcester Village Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Elmore Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Upper Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 12
— 11.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Morrisville, VT.
1
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto VT 12
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Spring Street
3
Continue on VT 12
426 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto VT 12
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Elm Street
5
Continue on VT 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 12
6
Continue on VT 12
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Village Road
7
Continue on VT 12
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Elmore Road
8
Continue on VT 12
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 12
9
Continue on VT 12
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Elmore Road
10
Continue on VT 12
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmore Street
11
Continue on VT 12
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Upper Main Street
12
Turn right onto VT 100
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Portland Street
13
Arrive at destination
VT 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 26.3 — 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
|
VT 12 / Spring Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 12 / Spring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 12 / Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto VT 12 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
VT 100 / Portland Street
Turn right onto VT 100 / Portland Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morrisville, VT
Morning in Morrisville on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 as you navigate your way north. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with more localized roads. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip is an 11.6-mile segment on Vermont Route 12, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the state capital toward Morrisville, you will move between Vermont Route 12, Elmore Road, and Elm Street. The road changes personality as you shift from primary thoroughfares to smaller connectors, requiring you to stay alert through the varying terrain.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Vermont Route 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near VT 12 / Spring Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Morrisville, VT is easy. At 47m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 12 / Spring Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (VT 12 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (VT 100 / Portland Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 26.3 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 (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Vermont Route 12. 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 (VT 12 / Spring Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (VT 12 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (VT 100 / Portland Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morrisville, 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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