Origin
Burlington, VT
Morning in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, VT to Middlebury (village), VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Middlebury (village), VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Burlington to Middlebury is a straightforward 34.7-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the travel time without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable excursion within Vermont. You will navigate primarily via the Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road, and U.S. Route 7. Because the entire trip stays within the Northeast region, you can anticipate familiar New England road conditions throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 22.2 mi | 31m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Shelburne Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint Paul Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Middle Seymour Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 22.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Middlebury (village), 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
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
8
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
9
Continue on US 7
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
10
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
11
Continue on Seymour Street
377 ft
·
17 sec
·
Seymour Street
12
Turn left onto Middle Seymour Street
519 ft
·
22 sec
·
Middle Seymour Street
13
Continue on Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street
14
Continue on Maple Street
517 ft
·
26 sec
·
Maple Street
15
Turn right
94 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 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 0.1 and 34.7 — 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.
4
34.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Middlebury (village), VT
Morning in Middlebury (village) on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
1 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
56m 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 path is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a much more engaged experience than a standard interstate cruise. You will spend only 9% of the trip on highways, as the route favors local roads that require your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 22.2 miles along the Ethan Allen Highway, where you can settle into a steady rhythm. Prepare for a transition from the busier roads near Burlington into the more localized, winding segments as you approach Middlebury. It is a drive that demands active steering rather than passive highway cruising.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, VT to Middlebury (village), VT is easy. At 56m with 9% 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
424 ft
160 ft
Total Climb
352 ft
Total Descent
189 ft
Highest Point
424 ft
~32.2 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 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 Middlebury (village), 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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