Origin
Montpelier, VT
Late night in Montpelier on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to Waterbury, 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
17m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Waterbury, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Montpelier and Waterbury, this 13.1-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region of Vermont. Lasting only about 17 minutes, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel, making it a highly economical commute. The route relies primarily on I-89 to bridge the two towns, ensuring a straightforward journey. Because of its brevity, it serves as a practical link for anyone needing to move between these points quickly rather than a destination-heavy road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Stowe Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Waterbury, 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
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 89
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
6
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
7
Turn right onto Stowe Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stowe Street
8
Arrive at destination
Stowe Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.3 — 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Stowe Street
Turn right onto Stowe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Waterbury, VT
Late night in Waterbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 highway-focused drive is defined by its speed and directness, with 80% of the journey spent on the interstate. You will spend the bulk of your time on a 10.3-mile stretch of I-89, which provides a consistent, high-speed experience. The remainder of the trip transitions into local navigation via Memorial Drive and Stowe Street to reach your final destination. While the interstate portion is straightforward, the shift to local roads at either end helps you settle into the pace of the town. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Memorial Drive. 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 17m 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 11.9 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 Waterbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
11.9 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Waterbury, VT
Full guide →Stowe is a four-season resort town of 4,400 people (2014) in north-central Vermont at the base of Mount Mansfield—Vermont's highest peak. It is home to Stowe Mountain Ski Resort. It is 10 miles north of Waterbury along Highway 100.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 89. 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 11.9 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 Waterbury, 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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