If you are looking to travel from Burlington to Barton, you are planning a straightforward 82.2-mile journey through Vermont. Expect the drive to take approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily utilize I-89, Vermont Route 15 East, and Vermont Route 16 to complete the trek. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this is an affordable excursion within the Northeast region. Because the total duration is quite manageable, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you want to extend your time in the area. This route is designed for efficiency, focusing on a highway-heavy path that gets you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Burlington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
24.5 mi
28m
Vermont Route 15 East
13.6 mi
20m
Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi
17m
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi
10m
Laporte Road
4.8 mi
7m
Dry Pond Road
4.5 mi
6m
Pucker Street
2.6 mi
4m
Glover Street
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Barton, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
1.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·35 sec·Williston Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 89 South: MontpelierUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 89
24 mi·28 min·I 89
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 10Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi·55 sec·Vermont Route 100
7
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi·10 min·Waterbury Stowe Road
8
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi·3 min·Waterbury Road
9
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi·3 min·South Main Street
10
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Maple Street
11
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi·1 min·Pucker Street
12
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi·2 min·Pucker Street
13
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Laporte Road
14
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi·17 sec·Laporte Road
15
Continue on VT 100
0.4 mi·47 sec·Jersey Heights
16
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi·12 sec·Lower Main Street
17
Continue on VT 15A
0.1 mi·10 sec·Upper Main Street
18
Continue on VT 15A
1.7 mi·3 min·Park Street
19
Turn right onto VT 15
12 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 15 East
20
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi·1 min·Wolcott Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
517 ft·8 sec·South Main Street
22
Turn right onto VT 15
0.2 mi·20 sec·Mill Street
23
Continue on VT 15
2.1 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 15 East
24
Turn left onto VT 16
11 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 16
25
Continue on VT 16
4.5 mi·6 min·Dry Pond Road
26
Continue on VT 16
2.2 mi·3 min·Glover Street
27
Continue on VT 16
2.1 mi·3 min·Glover Road
28
Continue on VT 16
0.2 mi·17 sec·Church Street
29
Turn right onto Village Square
163 ft·3 sec·Village Square
30
Turn right onto US 5; VT 16
0.2 mi·21 sec·Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
US 5; VT 16
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during daylight hours to ensure you have full visibility as you transition from the interstate onto the state routes. Because there are no mandatory stops listed, you can easily pace the 2-hour drive according to your own preference for breaks. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is estimated at $13, so topping off your tank in Burlington before you head out is a smart way to avoid searching for stations later. Use the 24.5-mile stretch on I-89 to get comfortable, as the road dynamics will shift once you turn onto the state routes toward Barton.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barton, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burlington, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, VT
This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Burlington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 24.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 81.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 South: Montpelier
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Montpelier
6
26.1 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
4
59 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|VT 15 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
81.9 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|Village Square
Turn right onto Village Square
Navigation decision point
4
81.9 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|US 5; VT 16 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 5; VT 16 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.23 one way
$26.47 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.56
$29.12
premium
$4.86
$15.74
$31.48
diesel
$5.61
$18.15
$36.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.63
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.19
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Burlington, VT
Late night
in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barton, VT
Late night
in Barton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
2h 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 82.2-mile trip offers a distinct transition from major interstate travel to smaller state routes. You will spend roughly 61% of your time on highways, providing a smooth start to your journey before shifting to the more localized feel of Routes 15 and 16. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 24.5 miles along I-89. As you navigate away from the interstate, the road's personality changes, requiring more focused attention than a standard highway grind. You can expect a consistent driving experience that balances the speed of the highway with the steady pace of Vermont’s secondary roads.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 15 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59 miles (VT 15 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burlington, VT to Barton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
26.1 mi in|~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 82.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59 miles (VT 15 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barton, VT before heading back.
