Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Woodstock, VT
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The drive from Montpelier, VT to Woodstock, VT covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 12, Barnard Road 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 $9.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 30.7 mi | 35m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 11 mi | 19m |
| Barnard Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Creek Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 1 mi | 2m |
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 Woodstock, 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
Turn left onto VT 12
Continue on VT 12
Continue on VT 12
Continue on VT 12
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Bond Street
Turn right onto US 4; VT 12
Turn left onto Mechanic Street
At end of road, turn right onto Court Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27 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 53.9 — 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 right onto Court Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$9.19 one way
$18.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| premium | $5.16 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Montpelier on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Woodstock on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
58°F
Royalton, VT
27 mi in
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.
54 mi in 1h 18m, 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 12. You will hit about 12 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 54 miles you will encounter 12 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
1,799 ft
Total Descent
1,620 ft
Highest Point
1,618 ft
~15.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,095 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Woodstock, 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
Founded 1761
Woodstock is a quaint little shire town in the state of Vermont. The town holds its pertaining country seat, and is known for its old town buildings. The little town looks nearly the same as it did over one hundred years ago.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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