Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
93.4 mi
150 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
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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Pawlet, VT
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The drive from Montpelier, VT to Pawlet, VT covers 93.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 133, Vermont Route 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Montpelier, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 30.7 mi | 35m |
| Vermont Route 133 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| South Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| River Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West Tinmouth Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 15 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,043 veh/hr typical · worst 1,496
Quietest
1 AM
~32 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Pawlet, VT.
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
Turn right onto US 2
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit onto VT 107
Turn right onto VT 107
Continue on VT 107
Turn slight left onto VT 107
Continue on VT 107
Continue on VT 100
Merge onto US 4
Continue on US 4
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7
Turn right onto US 4 Business
Continue on US 4 Business
Continue on US 4 Business
Turn slight left onto Main Street
Turn left onto VT 133
Continue on VT 133
Continue on VT 133
Continue on VT 133; VT 140
Continue on VT 133
Continue on VT 133
Continue on VT 133
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pawlet, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Montpelier, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montpelier, VT
This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 66.8 — 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 left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$15.56 one way
$31.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $17.26 | $34.53 |
| premium | $5.07 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.48 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.08 | $5.98 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Montpelier on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Drizzle
Destination
Late night in Pawlet on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Drizzle
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
93.4 mi in 2h 20m, mostly highway — 30.7 mi of that is on I 89.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 133. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 2 / Memorial Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 32.6 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,831 ft
Total Descent
2,665 ft
Highest Point
1,727 ft
~60 mi in
Elevation Range
1,205 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Pawlet, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
Founded 1787
Montpelier is the capital city of Vermont, the smallest state capital in the United States with a population of 8,074 as of the 2020 census.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 93.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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