Origin
Burlington, VT
Evening in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, VT to Vergennes, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, VT to Vergennes, VT covers 22.9 miles and takes about 41m 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 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Shelburne Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Saint Paul Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Monkton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mac Donough Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Vergennes, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
9
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Mac Donough Drive
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mac Donough Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Mac Donough Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.9 — 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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
VT 22A / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Mac Donough Drive
Turn right onto Mac Donough Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.63 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $5.07 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Vergennes, VT
Evening in Vergennes on Sunday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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
41m 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?
22.9 mi in 41m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 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 Vergennes, VT is easy. At 41m with 4% 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
403 ft
121 ft
Total Climb
315 ft
Total Descent
326 ft
Highest Point
403 ft
~9.8 mi in
Elevation Range
281 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 Vergennes, VT
Full guide →Founded 1783
Top landmarks
- • Gen. Samuel Strong House — historic house on West Main Street in Vergennes, Vermont
- • Vergennes Residential Historic District — historic district in Vermont, United States
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 41m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 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 Vergennes, 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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