Origin
Bethel, VT
Morning in Bethel on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel, 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
1h 29m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Bethel to Burlington is 71.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 89 and Vermont Route 107, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With over 95% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward and relatively quick transit. The route is best suited for a single day, making it an easy excursion for locals or a convenient leg for those exploring the wider area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 66.3 mi | 1h 16m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Williston Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cushing Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 66.3 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Cushing Drive
194 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cushing Drive
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on VT 107
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 107
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 89 North
5
Merge onto I 89
66 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
7
Turn straight onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Williston Road
8
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Bethel, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.3 miles.
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 70 — 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
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 89 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89 North
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 2 West: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.54 one way
$23.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Waterbury, VT
36 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
1 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 29m 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?
This drive is almost entirely highway, with 95% of the 71.7 miles on high-speed roads, primarily I 89. You'll experience a long stretch of 66.3 miles on I 89 before transitioning to surface roads. The main highway portion means you'll likely encounter a consistent flow of traffic and fewer immediate exits. Expect the final segment to involve navigating local roads, indicated by the shift from I 89 to Vermont Route 107 and North Main Street in Bethel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 107. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethel, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 29m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.3 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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