Origin
Bristol, VT
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, 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
48m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bristol to Burlington, Vermont, you are in for a quick 29.7-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes. This route stays entirely off the highway, keeping your fuel costs low at approximately $5 for the trip. Because the total duration is under an hour, it serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will navigate through the heart of the Northeast, moving between these two Vermont communities via local roads. It is a practical, manageable drive that offers a simple connection between these two points without the need for extensive planning or complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| Hinesburg Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Williston Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rockydale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 17.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on VT 17; VT 116
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Street
2
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
4
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
5
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
6
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
7
Continue on VT 116
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Vermont Route 116
8
Continue on VT 116
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hinesburg Road
9
Turn left onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 2 / Williston Road
Turn left onto US 2 / Williston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
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
Morning in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 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
15 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
48m 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 driving experience that favors backroads over high-speed travel. Since this route maintains a zero percent highway share, you will be navigating exclusively on local thoroughfares like Main Street, East Street, and Rockydale Road. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns rather than long, monotonous stretches of interstate. You won't encounter any extended high-speed segments, as the route is designed for local navigation rather than rapid transit. Being behind the wheel here requires constant attention to the winding nature of the road, keeping the experience engaging from start to finish.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 27.6 miles in near US 2 / Williston Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bristol, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 48m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 27.6 miles (US 2 / Williston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bristol, VT
Full guide →Founded 1762
Top landmarks
- • Bristol Downtown Historic District — historic district in Vermont, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on Vermont Route 116. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 27.6 miles (US 2 / Williston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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