Origin
Newbury, VT
Afternoon in Newbury on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbury, VT to Montpelier, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbury, VT
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Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
This 43.1-mile drive from Newbury, VT to Montpelier, VT is a straightforward 1 hour and 10-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on William Scott Memorial Highway and U.S. Route 5 North, with about 39% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this route is quite economical. The mixed drive profile suggests a pleasant travel experience without being overly demanding. Both your starting and ending points are within Vermont's Northeast region, so you'll be exploring familiar territory throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Scott Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| U.S. Route 5 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 302 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 302 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Berlin Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
William Scott Memorial Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, VT and Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on Chapel Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chapel Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street South
3
Continue on US 5
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 5 North
4
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street North
5
Turn left onto US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mill Street
6
Continue on US 302
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 302
7
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 302
8
Continue on US 302
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Scott Highway
9
Continue on US 302
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
11
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Barre Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Barre Road
13
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
14
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
15
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto VT 62
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 62
17
Turn right onto Fisher Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fisher Road
18
Turn right onto Paine Turnpike North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Paine Turnpike North
19
Continue on Berlin Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Berlin Street
20
Turn right onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
VT 12; US 2 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Newbury, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Main Street South
At end of road, turn left onto US 5 / Main Street South
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 302 / Mill Street
Turn left onto US 302 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Paine Turnpike North
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Montpelier, VT
Afternoon in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Orange, VT
22 mi in
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
15 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
1h 10m 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?
The drive offers a mixed experience, balancing highway travel with local road navigation. Approximately 39% of this route utilizes highways, providing some faster-paced stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 9.6 miles along the William Scott Memorial Highway. As you progress, expect the road to transition, offering varied driving conditions that keep things interesting without becoming overly challenging. This blend ensures you're not stuck in monotonous driving for the entire trip.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on William Scott Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Main Street South.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newbury, VT to Montpelier, VT is easy. At 1h 10m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on William Scott Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.08 in tolls one way, starting with Paine Turnpike North. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montpelier, 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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