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Trip from Burlington, VT to Huntington, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

20.5 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great 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 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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 Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Huntington, VT

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion in Vermont, the 20.5-mile journey from Burlington to Huntington is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip for those wanting to explore the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an economical option for a short outing. You will spend your time navigating a mix of interstate and local roads, ensuring you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination. Since the entire drive is quite brief, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-route accommodations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 10.1 mi 11m
Huntington Road 4.2 mi 10m
Main Road 2.2 mi 5m
West Main Street 1.6 mi 3m
Main Street 1.2 mi 3m
Bridge Street 0.6 mi 1m
Williston Road 0.2 mi <1m
Raven Ridge <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 10.1 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

10 mi · 11 min · I 89
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 11 Toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
6

Turn right onto US 2

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
7

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
8

Turn right onto Huntington Road

4.2 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road
9

Continue on Main Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Road
10

Turn right onto Raven Ridge

104 ft · 5 sec · Raven Ridge
11

Turn right

321 ft · 23 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Depart onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
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
11.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 11 Toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
4
13.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | Bridge Street

Turn right onto Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

4
20.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.30 one way

$6.60 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.63 $7.26
premium $4.86 $3.93 $7.85
diesel $5.61 $4.53 $9.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.15 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31

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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Burlington, VT

Late night in Burlington on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, VT

Late night in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

37m 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 balanced experience on this 20.5-mile route, which features a 49% highway share. You will start with a 10.1-mile stretch on I-89, providing a straightforward and efficient initial leg. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you transition onto Huntington Road and Main Road. This blend of fast-paced highway travel and local roadway navigation keeps the drive engaging without becoming monotonous. By the time you reach Huntington, you will have experienced a practical variety of road types that define this short, mixed-profile commute.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

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 37m 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: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Huntington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bolton along the way.

Bolton

11.7 mi in | ~16m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on I 89. 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: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, 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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