Origin
Burlington, VT
Late night in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, VT to Lincoln, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Lincoln, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Burlington to Lincoln, you can expect a manageable 32.8-mile trip that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, it remains an economical choice for a spontaneous Vermont getaway. You will primarily utilize I-89 and Vermont Route 116 to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Because the distance is relatively short, this drive offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to focus your time on your destination rather than hours behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| I 89 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Lincoln, 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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 89
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
6
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint George Road
7
Continue on VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
8
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
10
Turn left onto Lincoln Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Road
11
Continue on West River Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West River Road
12
Turn left onto Quaker Street
161 ft
·
11 sec
·
Quaker Street
13
Arrive at destination
Quaker Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
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~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
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 2A / Saint George Road
Turn right onto VT 2A / Saint George Road
Navigation decision point
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Huntington, VT
16 mi in
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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?
This 53-minute journey is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your time spent on faster road segments. You will encounter a mix of interstate travel and state route cruising, providing a transition from the busier Burlington area to the more localized atmosphere of Lincoln. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116, which serves as the primary artery for the latter half of your trip. As you move off the interstate and onto the state routes, the driving experience shifts from high-speed transit to a more steady, rhythmic pace. Expect a straightforward experience that prioritizes efficiency as you navigate the transition between these two Vermont towns.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 116 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 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 6 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.
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 Lincoln, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Essex Junction along the way.
Essex Junction
6 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. 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 6 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 Lincoln, 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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