Origin
Middlesex, VT
Late night in Middlesex on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlesex, 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
41m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
This 32.4-mile drive from Middlesex, VT to Burlington, VT is a quick 35-minute trip, making it ideal for a single day. You'll primarily travel on Route 2 and Center Road before merging onto I-89 North for a portion of the journey. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Given its short duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or as part of a larger Vermont exploration within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 29.9 mi | 34m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Williston Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 29.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on US 2
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
2
Turn slight right
145 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn straight onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Center Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 89 North
5
Merge onto I 89
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
7
Turn straight onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Williston Road
8
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 89 North
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$5.22 one way
$10.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
5:37 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
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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 35-minute, 32.4-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire trip. The route involves frequent turns and changes in road character as you move from Middlesex to Burlington. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' specified due to the nature of the drive, be prepared for varied road conditions and a more engaged driving experience. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a hands-on exploration of Vermont's local byways.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Middlesex, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 41m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.4 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 (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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