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Trip from Ludlow, VT to Burlington, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

91.1 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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market town in Shropshire, England

Ludlow, VT

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city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Burlington, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ludlow, VT to Burlington, VT covers 91.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 7, Vermont Route 103 North, Ethan Allen Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.6 miles from Ludlow, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 7 37 mi 1h 1m
Vermont Route 103 North 18.7 mi 28m
Ethan Allen Highway 12.3 mi 19m
North Pleasant Street 10.2 mi 13m
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 2m
Longest stretch: US 7 — 37 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow, VT and Burlington, VT.

1

Start on VT 103

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on VT 103; VT 100

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pond Street
3

Continue on VT 103; VT 100

19 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 103 North
4

Turn right onto US 7

37 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 7
5

Enter roundabout onto US 7

375 ft · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
6

Continue on US 7

10 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
7

Continue on US 7

3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
8

Continue on US 7

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
9

Continue on US 7

6.8 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
10

Continue on US 7

1.0 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Enter roundabout onto US 7

139 ft · 2 sec · Shelburne Street
12

Continue on US 7

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Shelburne Street
13

Continue on US 7 Alternate

0.8 mi · 2 min · Saint Paul Street
14

Turn right onto Main Street

504 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
Use the right lane.
15

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

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 45.6 miles from Ludlow, VT, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 20 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.6 miles or 1h 14m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ludlow, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ludlow, VT

This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ludlow, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 37 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brandon, VT

46 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

Wallingford, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brandon, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Ludlow, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Burlington, Vermont

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 91.1

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Roots the Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutland, Vermont

1.9 mi

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Burlington, Vermont

1.8 mi

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 91.1

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Roots the Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 26

Rutland, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18027477414

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 91.1

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.1

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 91.1

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.1

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 56.6 and 91 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 7 / North Pleasant Street

Enter roundabout onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
90 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | US 7 / Shelburne Street

Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
90.1 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | US 7 / Shelburne Street

Right onto US 7 / Shelburne Street

Navigation decision point

6
91 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.67 one way

$29.33 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.14 $32.27
premium $4.86 $17.45 $34.89
diesel $5.61 $20.11 $40.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Shaw's Grocery - Tesla Supercharger

Vergennes, VT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Finney Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Williston, VT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger

Rutland, VT

Tesla

6 DCFC

GMP OH Rutland

Rutland, VT

VIALYNK

5 DCFC

Main & Mountain

Ludlow, VT

Blink Network

4 DCFC

GMP Middlebury

Middlebury, VT

VIALYNK

4 DCFC

Norwich EV - Vergennes Charging Center

Vergennes, VT

AMPUP

4 DCFC

Rutland Plaza

Rutland, VT

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Blink Network: 3 Tesla: 3 FLO: 3 VIALYNK: 2 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 AMPUP: 1 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.3 0 $9.57 $4.37
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64
EV Truck/SUV 36.4 0 $12.75 $5.83

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Ludlow, VT

Afternoon in Ludlow on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, VT

Afternoon in Burlington on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Brandon, VT

46 mi in

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

2 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

2h 28m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 3.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

91.1 mi in 2h 28m, mostly highway — 37 mi of that is on US 7.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on US 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Vermont Route 103 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 56.6 miles in near US 7 / North Pleasant Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ludlow, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 2h 28m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 56.6 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 90 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 90.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 56.6 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 90 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 90.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Navigation decision point.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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