Rest Area I-89 (South Bound)
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Trip from Burlington, VT to Concord, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
84 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, VT
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Concord, VT
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, VT to Concord, VT covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, U.S. Route 2, U.S. Route 2 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42 miles from Burlington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 35.3 mi | 41m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 33.4 mi | 41m |
| U.S. Route 2 East | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Portland Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 35.3 mi, about 41m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,958 veh/hr typical · worst 2,333
Quietest
1 AM
~53 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
36.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 75 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Concord, 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: Montpelier
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 89
35 mi
·
41 min
·
I 89
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
6
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
8
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
10
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
11
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
12
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
13
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
15
Continue on US 2
26 mi
·
30 min
·
U.S. Route 2
16
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Western Avenue
17
Continue on US 2
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Avenue
18
Continue on US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Railroad Street
21
Turn right onto US 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Street
22
Continue on US 2
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Route 2 East
23
Continue on US 2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
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 42 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.3 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 42 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 84 miles and 1h 50m.
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 35.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Burlington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area I-89 (North Bound)
0.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 75.9 — 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
36.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.99 one way
$27.98 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| premium | $5.07 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
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.
Origin
Burlington, VT
Night in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, VT
Night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Plainfield, VT
42 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
10 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 50m 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?
84 mi in 1h 50m, mostly highway — 35.3 mi of that is on I 89.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 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 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,457 ft
196 ft
Total Climb
1,556 ft
Total Descent
875 ft
Highest Point
1,457 ft
~66 mi in
Elevation Range
1,261 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Concord, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
36.9 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Starting in Burlington, VT
Full guide →Founded 1783
Burlington is the largest city in the American state of Vermont. Situated on Lake Champlain, it is the heart of a small urban area that acts as Vermont's vibrant and cosmopolitan center. Known for its ultra-liberal environment and free-thinking spirit, Burlington is a college town and an important commercial city, but maintains an intimate atmosphere.
Top landmarks
- • Battery Street Historic District — historic district in Vermont, United States
- • City Hall Park Historic District — historic district in Vermont, United States
- • Head of Church Street Historic District
Arriving in Concord, VT
Full guide →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 1h 50m. Total distance: 84 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.3 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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