If you are planning a quick getaway within Vermont, the 64.7-mile journey from Burlington to Chittenden is an ideal one-day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 47 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance, which keeps the trip cost-effective. Navigating through the Northeast region, you will primarily use US 7, Ethan Allen Highway, and Shelburne Road. This route offers a straightforward connection between these two Vermont locations, perfect for travelers who prefer a direct path without the hassle of multiple stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.4 miles from Burlington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 7
26.8 mi
45m
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi
32m
Shelburne Road
6.8 mi
13m
U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi
4m
Sangamon Road
2.2 mi
4m
Shelburne Street
1.2 mi
2m
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1 mi
2m
Saint Paul Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 26.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Chittenden, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
504 ft·26 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Saint Paul Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 7 Alternate
0.1 mi·11 sec·Shelburne Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 7
111 ft·2 sec·Shelburne Street
5
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi·2 min·Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 7
6.8 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
7
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
8
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
9
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·Ethan Allen Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft·16 sec·US 7
Toward VT 125
11
Continue on US 7
27 mi·44 min·US 7
Toward VT 125
12
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Sangamon Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Chittenden Road
14
Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.0 mi·2 min·East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
15
Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road
197 ft·8 sec·Mountain Top Road
16
Turn left onto Holden Road
158 ft·8 sec·Holden Road
17
Turn right
19 ft·1 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule. You won't need to worry about planning complex rest stops along the way, as the 1 hour and 47-minute duration is easily manageable in a single push. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before you leave Burlington, as $10 should comfortably cover your gas needs for the 64.7-mile trek. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert when transitioning between the Ethan Allen Highway and the standard sections of US 7 to ensure you remain on the most efficient path.
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 32.4 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 14 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 52m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chittenden, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, VT
This is one driving day of about 64.7 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Burlington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 26.8 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 7 / Shelburne Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.5 mi into trip|~55m in|US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
5
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|Chittenden Road
At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
Navigation decision point
5
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.42 one way
$20.83 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.46
$22.92
premium
$4.86
$12.39
$24.78
diesel
$5.61
$14.28
$28.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.4
0
$6.79
$3.11
Efficient EV
16.2
0
$5.66
$2.59
EV Truck/SUV
25.9
0
$9.06
$4.14
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Burlington, VT
Late night
in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Rain Showers Likely
S 20 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Chittenden, VT
Late night
in Chittenden on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Bristol, VT
32 mi in
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
7 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 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 64.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending different road types to keep your journey interesting. About 46% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice balance between steady cruising and local road navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along US 7, which spans 26.8 miles. As you transition between the various segments of the route, the road environment shifts to accommodate both highway efficiency and the local character of the Northeast region. It is a practical drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route, giving you a varied experience behind the wheel.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 0.1 miles in near Saint Paul Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, VT to Chittenden, VT is easy. At 1h 47m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.5 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,140 ft179 ft
Total Climb
1,154 ft
Total Descent
211 ft
Highest Point
1,140 ft
~64.7 mi in
Elevation Range
961 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on US 7. 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: at 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.5 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Chittenden, VT before heading back.
