Moving from Burlington, VT to Montpelier, VT
At about 41 miles, Burlington to Montpelier is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 41 miles the drive is on the clock too — under an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Burlington, VT to Montpelier, VT covers about 41 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 229 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 41 miles, crews cover Burlington to Montpelier in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Burlington to Montpelier
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Burlington to Montpelier
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$49 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $465 to $761. The 41 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Burlington to Montpelier
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 229 people a year (±106) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to Washington County, VT, home to Montpelier. Going the other way: about 512 people a year (±189). Movers from Chittenden County make up 9.2% of the 2,496 people a year who moved into Washington County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 771 ±345 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 526 ±196 |
| Addison County, VT | 341 ±103 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 335 ±137 |
| Washington County, VT | 229 ±106 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Chittenden County, VT | 229 ±106 |
| Orange County, VT | 201 ±144 |
| Jefferson County, KY | 137 ±207 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 115 ±60 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 110 ±61 |
Licensed movers at each end
9 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Burlington. 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 39 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 434207 | Colchester · 5 mi | 35 trucks | 42 | 31.8% of 22 |
| Booska World Wide MoversUSDOT 786533 | South Burlington · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 13 | 16.7% of 6 |
| McLure Moving & StorageUSDOT 86305 | Essex Junction · 8 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Sargent's MovingUSDOT 821114 | Morrisville · 29 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageUSDOT 1653526 | So Burlington · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1596307 | Winooski · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Montpelier end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Montpelier: McLure Moving & Storage (Essex Junction, 9 trucks), Sargent's Moving (Morrisville, 4 trucks), Pro Moving and Storage (Williston, 2 trucks), Northern Piano Moving Inc (Barre, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Vermont, so Vermont rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Vermont licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Vermont, so your protection on this 41-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Burlington to Montpelier
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $39 to $49 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Montpelier
A local move inside Montpelier later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Montpelier are Burlington (about 41 mi), Manchester (about 121 mi), Nashua (about 137 mi).
Other routes from Burlington
All routes from Burlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Albany, NY | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Burlington to Boston, MA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Burlington to Hartford, CT | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Burlington to Washington, DC | ~505 mi | $2,273 – $3,030 |
| Burlington to Ann Arbor, MI | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Burlington to Charleston, WV | ~708 mi | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| Burlington to Raleigh, NC | ~776 mi | $3,492 – $4,656 |
| Burlington to Louisville, KY | ~908 mi | $4,086 – $5,448 |
Burlington to Montpelier moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Montpelier?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $465 – $761; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $777 – $1,398. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 41 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Burlington to Montpelier take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Burlington to Montpelier?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 41 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Burlington to Montpelier an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Vermont, so the move is regulated by Vermont rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Vermont requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Burlington to Montpelier each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 229 people a year (margin of error ±106) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, to Washington County, which contains Montpelier.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.