Origin
Swanton, VT
Morning in Swanton on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swanton, 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
45m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swanton, VT
Andrea Davis
Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Northern Vermont, the 37-mile journey from Swanton to Burlington is an ideal choice. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 45 minutes, making it a perfect one-day transit rather than an overnight excursion. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel should cover your needs for this short hop between the two Northeast communities. Because the trip is so efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, you will find this path to be a practical and reliable way to connect these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 34.3 mi | 39m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| First Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Williston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 34.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanton, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on US 7
64 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto VT 78
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
First Street
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 89 South: Saint Albans, Burlington
4
Merge onto I 89
34 mi
·
39 min
·
I 89
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
6
Turn straight onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williston Road
7
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Swanton, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.3 — 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 78 / First Street
Turn right onto VT 78 / First Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 89 South: Saint Albans, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South: Saint Albans, Burlington
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
35.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$5.96 one way
$11.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Milton, VT
19 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
4 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
45m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused experience as 93% of your commute takes place on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-89, which accounts for a 34.3-mile stretch of the journey. Once you exit the interstate, the final transition into Burlington involves navigating local thoroughfares like First Street and Main Street. This route prioritizes speed over winding backroads, providing a consistent pace behind the wheel. It is a no-nonsense transit that gets you from point A to point B with minimal interruption.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 78 / First Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Swanton, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 45m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 78 / First Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
596 ft
110 ft
Total Climb
664 ft
Total Descent
630 ft
Highest Point
596 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
486 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.3 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 (VT 78 / First Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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