Origin
Eden, VT
Late night in Eden on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden, 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
1h 22m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Eden, VT to Burlington, VT is 54.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 89 and Vermont Route 15 West, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive connects two points within Vermont's Northeast region, offering a quick transition from a more rural setting to a popular lakeside city. The journey is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient option for travelers looking to reach their destination without significant detours. Consider this route if you need a reliable and uncomplicated way to get from Eden to Burlington.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 100C | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Highbridge Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 104 | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 17.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on VT 118
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
Belvidere Road
2
Turn right onto VT 100
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 100
3
Continue on VT 100C
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 100C
4
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street East
5
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
6
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
7
Continue on VT 15
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 15
8
Turn right onto VT 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on VT 104
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto VT 104A
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Highbridge Road
11
Turn right onto US 7
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Ethan Allen Highway
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
13
Merge onto I 89
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 89
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
15
Turn straight onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williston Road
16
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Eden, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
VT 15 / Lower Main Street East
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Lower Main Street East
Navigation decision point
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Turn right onto VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
35 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.47 | $20.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Fairfax, VT
27 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
1h 22m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 89. You'll experience stretches of steady driving, including one uninterrupted segment of 17.7 miles on I 89, where you can maintain a consistent speed. The route transitions from interstate travel to local roads, specifically Vermont Route 15 West and then Main Street as you approach Burlington. This mix means you'll likely encounter both open highway cruising and more typical town driving as you near your destination.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 15 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
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 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 15 / Lower Main Street East): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 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: near the start (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 15 / Lower Main Street East): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): 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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