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Trip from Burlington, VT to Ferrisburgh, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

19.6 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Burlington, VT

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town in the Vermont, United States

Ferrisburgh, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burlington, VT to Ferrisburgh, VT covers 19.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road, Shelburne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ethan Allen Highway 10.7 mi 16m
Shelburne Road 6.8 mi 13m
Shelburne Street 1.2 mi 2m
Saint Paul Street 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ethan Allen Highway — 10.7 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Ferrisburgh, 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

11 mi · 16 min · Ethan Allen Highway
8

Arrive at destination

US 7

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.1 — 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

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 7 / Shelburne Street

Right onto US 7 / Shelburne Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.26 one way

$6.53 round trip

$4.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.70 $3.62 $7.25
premium $5.07 $3.91 $7.82
diesel $5.60 $4.32 $8.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Burlington, VT

Morning in Burlington on Friday

Local time

10:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ferrisburgh, VT

Morning in Ferrisburgh on Friday

Local time

10:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

20 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

35m 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?

19.6 mi in 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Burlington, VT to Ferrisburgh, VT is easy. At 35m with 0% 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 1.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

393 ft 161 ft

Total Climb

264 ft

Total Descent

261 ft

Highest Point

393 ft

~9.8 mi in

Elevation Range

232 ft

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 Ferrisburgh, VT

Full guide →

Founded 1762

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 35m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. 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 1.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ferrisburgh, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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