Burlington, VT Road Trips

Drivers starting from Burlington, VT have 20 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 73 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Burlington, VT spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

169.7 mi

Wilmington, VT

Quickest Drive

15m

Essex Junction, VT

Plan Around Burlington, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Burlington, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wilmington, VT to Burlington, VT 169.7 mi · 3h 31m Brattleboro, VT to Burlington, VT 152.6 mi · 3h 2m Mount Holly, VT to Burlington, VT 82.6 mi · 2h 14m Lyndon, VT to Burlington, VT 81.5 mi · 1h 44m

Continue From Burlington, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Burlington, VT to Chester, VT 133.8 mi · 2h 43m Burlington, VT to North Bennington, VT 121 mi · 3h 12m Burlington, VT to Jamaica, VT 109.9 mi · 3h Burlington, VT to Manchester, VT 99.8 mi · 2h 44m

Trips from Burlington, VT

Burlington, VT to Chester, VT

133.8 mi 2h 43m

Burlington, VT to North Bennington, VT

121 mi 3h 12m

Burlington, VT to Jamaica, VT

109.9 mi 3h

Burlington, VT to Manchester, VT

99.8 mi 2h 44m

Burlington, VT to Lunenburg, VT

97.4 mi 2h 11m

Burlington, VT to Dorset, VT

93.9 mi 2h 35m

Burlington, VT to Barton, VT

82.2 mi 2h 2m

Burlington, VT to Lyndon, VT

81.9 mi 1h 44m

Burlington, VT to St Johnsbury, VT

76.4 mi 1h 38m

Burlington, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT

76 mi 1h 37m

Burlington, VT to Bethel, VT

71.2 mi 1h 28m

Burlington, VT to Chittenden, VT

64.7 mi 1h 47m

Burlington, VT to Fair Haven, VT

64.3 mi 1h 47m

Burlington, VT to Northfield, VT

52.3 mi 1h 7m

Burlington, VT to Berkshire, VT

51 mi 1h 15m

Burlington, VT to Enosburg Falls, VT

45.8 mi 1h 4m

Burlington, VT to Johnson, VT

45.2 mi 1h 7m

Burlington, VT to Middlebury (village), VT

34.7 mi 56m

Driving from Burlington, VT

Expect an average of 73 miles and about 1h 46m behind the wheel when leaving Burlington, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 134 miles (3h 12m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Burlington, VT most often head toward Chester, VT (133.8 mi, 2h 43m), North Bennington, VT (121 mi, 3h 12m), Jamaica, VT (109.9 mi, 3h), Manchester, VT (99.8 mi, 2h 44m), and Lunenburg, VT (97.4 mi, 2h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 73-mile trip from Burlington, VT, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Burlington, VT and 24 routes heading into Burlington, VT, covering 44 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 134 miles.

The longest mapped route from Burlington, VT covers 134 miles and takes approximately 3h 12m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Burlington, VT runs about 73 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 73-mile trip from Burlington, VT costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Burlington, VT include Chester, VT, North Bennington, VT, Jamaica, VT and Manchester, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.