Origin
Addison, VT
Late night in Addison on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addison, VT to Burlington, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, VT
Andrea Davis
Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 29 miles, this quick jaunt from Addison to Burlington is an ideal day trip that keeps you well within the Northeast region of Vermont. You can expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection between these two points. With a minimal fuel budget of $5, this route is as easy on your wallet as it is on your schedule. Because the drive is so short, you certainly won't need to plan for an overnight stay. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, the simplicity of the trip allows for maximum flexibility in your itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Shelburne Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Saint Paul Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Monkton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on this road
127 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto VT 17
80 ft
·
7 sec
·
Vermont Route 17 West
3
Turn left onto VT 22A
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
4
Continue on VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
6
Turn left onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
7
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
8
Continue on US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
9
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shelburne Street
11
Continue on US 7
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Shelburne Street
12
Continue on US 7 Alternate
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Paul Street
13
Turn right onto Main Street
504 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.9 — 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
|
VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West
Turn right onto VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 22A / Vermont Route 22A
Turn left onto VT 22A / Vermont Route 22A
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Monkton Road
Turn right onto Monkton Road
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
28.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Burlington, VT
Late night in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway slog. You will navigate a mix of Vermont Route 22A, Shelburne Road, and the Ethan Allen Highway, which accounts for about 20% of the total distance. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 12.3-mile stretch on the Ethan Allen Highway, providing a brief change of pace from the more technical local roads. As you transition between these surfaces, the character of the drive shifts from rural local transit to more structured highway movement. It is a straightforward trip that rewards drivers who prefer staying engaged with the road.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Addison, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 52m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West): Navigation decision point; near the start (VT 22A / Vermont Route 22A): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Monkton Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West): Navigation decision point; near the start (VT 22A / Vermont Route 22A): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Monkton Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burlington, 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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