If you are planning a trip from Burlington to Lyndon, you are looking at an efficient 81.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes. This route is designed for travelers who prioritize speed, as it relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-89, U.S. Route 2, and I-91. Because the entire drive is manageable within a single day, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick transit between these two Vermont locations. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region of the state, the drive remains consistent in climate and geography throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.9 miles from Burlington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
35.3 mi
41m
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi
41m
I 91
6.6 mi
7m
Memorial Drive
1.5 mi
2m
River Street
1.3 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
3m
High Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Berlin Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 35.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Lyndon, 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: MontpelierUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 89
35 mi·41 min·I 89
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward 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·29 min·U.S. Route 2
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 91
17
Merge onto I 91
6.6 mi·7 min·I 91
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 23Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
19
Turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi·31 sec·Memorial Drive
20
Turn right onto York Street
53 ft·2 sec·York Street
21
Arrive at destination
York Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 44-minute travel estimate. Because there are no designated stops required for this 81.9-mile distance, it is wise to fuel up in Burlington before you head out to avoid mid-trip errands. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between I-89 and I-91, as these highway interchanges will be the most critical points of your drive. Having your $13 fuel budget ready in advance will make your travel planning even simpler.
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 40.9 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 53m 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 40.9 miles or 53m 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 Lyndon, 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 81.9 miles and 1h 44m.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 81.5 — 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
6
81.3 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
4
81.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn left onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.18 one way
$26.37 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.51
$29.01
premium
$4.86
$15.68
$31.37
diesel
$5.61
$18.08
$36.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
Efficient EV
20.5
0
$7.17
$3.28
EV Truck/SUV
32.8
0
$11.47
$5.24
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Burlington, VT
Late night
in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lyndon, VT
Late night
in Lyndon on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a straightforward experience on this highway-focused route, which consists of 91% highway driving. You will spend the majority of your time cruising on interstates, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 35.3 miles on I-89. The road maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to cover significant ground without the technical demands of winding local backroads. While the transit is highly efficient, the transition between the interstate systems keeps the drive feeling active rather than static. You should be prepared for a utilitarian journey that favors direct navigation over meandering detours.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 11 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.
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 Lyndon, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
36.9 mi in|~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 81.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 35.3 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: 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 Lyndon, VT before heading back.
