If you are looking to travel from Newbury to Burlington, Vermont, you are facing a straightforward 81.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. Expect to budget roughly $13 for fuel, making this an economical way to navigate between these two points in the Northeast. Since the drive is entirely contained within Vermont, you will experience consistent regional road standards throughout. Use this route when you need a reliable, efficient connection rather than a multi-day expedition.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Newbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
38.3 mi
44m
William Scott Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
14m
Scott Highway
7.9 mi
11m
U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi
7m
Route 302
4.7 mi
7m
Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi
6m
U.S. Route 302
3.1 mi
4m
East Barre Road
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Chapel Street
150 ft·6 sec·Chapel Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi·29 sec·Main Street South
3
Continue on US 5
4.8 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 5 North
4
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street North
5
Turn left onto US 302
0.4 mi·38 sec·Mill Street
6
Continue on US 302
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 302
7
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi·7 min·Route 302
8
Continue on US 302
7.9 mi·11 min·Scott Highway
9
Continue on US 302
9.6 mi·14 min·William Scott Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·33 sec·Orange Road
11
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·38 sec·East Barre Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft·1 sec·East Barre Road
13
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi·4 min·East Barre Road
14
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi·3 min·Washington Street
15
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
16
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 62
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
18
Merge onto I 89
38 mi·44 min·I 89
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
20
Turn straight onto US 2
0.4 mi·52 sec·Williston Road
21
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule without worrying about complex pacing or mandatory rest stops. Since there are no scheduled stops in the primary route data, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before departure to keep your $13 estimate accurate. Keep an eye on the transition points between the Scott Highway segments and the interstate, as speed limits and traffic flow will shift quickly. If you prefer a smoother ride, aim for mid-morning or early afternoon to avoid potential peak congestion on the main highways. Use the 1 hour and 55 minute duration as a baseline, but always build in a small buffer for shifting road conditions along the 81.3-mile path.
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 40.7 miles from Newbury, VT, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 38m
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 Newbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Newbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.6 — 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|US 5 / Main Street South
At end of road, turn left onto US 5 / Main Street South
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip|~9m in|US 302 / Mill Street
Turn left onto US 302 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip|~48m in|US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
41 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
4
79.6 mi into trip|~1h 50m 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
$13.09 one way
$26.18 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.40
$28.80
premium
$4.86
$15.57
$31.14
diesel
$5.61
$17.95
$35.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.54
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Newbury, VT
Late night
in Newbury on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burlington, VT
Late night
in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
1h 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 68% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-89, which includes a longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.3 miles. Outside of the interstate, the route incorporates the William Scott Memorial Highway and Scott Highway to bridge the gap between your origin and destination. While the interstate sections offer a fast, consistent pace, the transition to local highway segments changes the tempo of your drive. Expect a functional, high-speed experience that prioritizes directness over technical, winding backroads.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and William Scott Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Main Street South.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newbury, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 55m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,716 ft998 ft
Total Climb
718 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
1,716 ft
~23.2 mi in
Elevation Range
718 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 38.3 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 (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): 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.
