Origin
Montpelier, VT
Morning in Montpelier on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to Warren, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Warren, VT
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Trip Overview
Montpelier, VT to Warren, VT is 26.5 miles and takes about 43m via Main Street and Vermont Route 100B, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, but it's good to know the fuel cost is minimal.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 8.2 mi | 15m |
| Vermont Route 100B | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 100 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 8.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Warren, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 100
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn slight left onto Fuller Hill Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fuller Hill Road
14
Arrive at destination
Fuller Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
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
Warren, VT
Morning in Warren on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
43m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the drive utilizing interstate conditions. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 8.2 miles along Main Street, setting a consistent pace. Expect a relatively smooth experience with a clear path for most of the journey. The change in road character will be minimal, maintaining a steady flow as you travel from Montpelier to Warren.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Main Street and Vermont Route 100B. You will hit about 8 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 26.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 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 Warren, 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 43m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Main Street. 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 Warren, 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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