VTVermont Map
Vermont on the US map
Vermont sits in the Northeast region of the United States — specifically the new england subregion as defined by the US Census Bureau. With an area ranking of #45 of 50, Vermont is one of the smallest US states by total area. The map above highlights Vermont in gold and color-codes the 49 other states by region.
Whether you're a student studying US geography, a traveler planning a road trip, a teacher building a lesson plan, or simply curious, the goal of this page is to give you a complete picture of where Vermont is and what surrounds it. Click any other state on the map above to navigate to its dedicated page.
Capital and largest city
The capital of Vermont is Montpelier. The largest city by population, however, is Burlington — not Montpelier. This pattern (capital ≠ largest city) holds for about 33 of the 50 US states, including most of the famous mismatches like California (Sacramento, not LA), Florida (Tallahassee, not Miami), and New York (Albany, not NYC).
The historical reason for these mismatches dates to the late 18th and 19th centuries. When state founders chose capitals, they often deliberately picked smaller, more centrally located towns to avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place. They worried that a capital in a major port or commercial city would be too vulnerable to mob influence (a real concern at the time) and would skew political decisions toward commercial interests.
Borders and neighbors
Vermont shares land borders with 3 other US states: New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts. Each link goes to that state's dedicated page where you can see its own map, history, and facts.
Vermont also shares an international border with Canada — part of the 5,525-mile US-Canada border, the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #45 of 50
- Population: under 1 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Time zone: Eastern
- Region: Northeast — new england subregion
- Appalachian range: yes
Major highways and transportation
Vermont is connected to the rest of the country by the federal Interstate Highway System (planned by President Eisenhower in the 1950s). Major airports serve Burlington and Montpelier, with regional connections to the rest of the state. Amtrak rail service connects parts of Vermont to the national passenger rail network, though geographic isolation and population density vary.
Vermont notable firsts
- First state admitted after the original 13
🌟 Vermont trivia
- Montpelier is the only state capital without a McDonald's.
- Vermont produces 50%+ of US maple syrup. It takes 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup.
- It was an independent republic from 1777 to 1791 — like Texas, before joining the US.
- Vermont has more covered bridges per capita than any other state.
Vermont vs similar states
How does Vermont compare with 3 other states in the same region and size category?
| State | Capital | Pop | Area rank | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | Montpelier | under 1 million | #45 | 1791 |
| Connecticut | Hartford | 1 to 5 million | #48 | 1788 |
| Delaware | Dover | 1 to 5 million | #49 | 1787 |
| Maine | Augusta | 1 to 5 million | #39 | 1820 |
Bordering states (3)
Vermont shares borders with 3 other US states, listed alphabetically below. Each link goes to the dedicated state page.
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