Origin
Duxbury, VT
Morning in Duxbury on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duxbury, VT to Burlington, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duxbury, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Duxbury to Burlington is 29.2 miles and takes about 40m via I 89, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend most of your time on I 89. If you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations, this route is straightforward and efficient, making it a good option for a simple point-to-point journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Williston Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
61 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; VT 100
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
5
Continue on US 2; VT 100
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto VT 100
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
7
Continue on VT 100
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
9
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 89
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
11
Turn straight onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Williston Road
12
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Enter roundabout onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 2 West: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Burlington, VT
Morning in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 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
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
40m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of it on I 89. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.1 miles on I 89, offering a consistent pace. The drive begins on local roads like Main Street and South Main Street before merging onto the interstate. Expect a steady, efficient journey as you transition from town roads to the faster pace of the highway, making it a smooth experience for most of the 29.2 miles.
89% 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: 25.1 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Duxbury, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 40m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 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: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burlington, 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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