Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Woodbury, VT
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Montpelier to Woodbury is 19.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Vermont Route 14 North, with a fuel budget near $3 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 that's ideal for a quick excursion. You'll spend most of your time on a well-maintained highway, making for an easy and predictable journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 North | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Towne Hill Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Valley Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Woodbury, VT.
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Towne Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
Turn left onto VT 14
Turn left onto Valley Lake Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Towne Hill Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 North
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Valley Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
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.
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of it on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the route incorporates local roads like Towne Hill Road and Main Street, suggesting a slight shift in character as you near your destination. Expect a smooth and efficient drive for the majority of the 19.4 miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 North and Towne Hill Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (Towne Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
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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