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Trip from Warren, VT to Burlington, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

46.5 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

Downtown Warren, VT, VT

Warren, VT

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city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Burlington, VT

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Trip Overview

Warren, VT to Burlington, VT is 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m via I 89 and Vermont Route 100 South, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and straightforward path, it's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick standalone drive. Expect a mostly highway experience that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 25.1 mi 29m
Main Street 9.2 mi 18m
Vermont Route 100 South 7.5 mi 12m
Vermont Route 100 2.7 mi 4m
South Main Street 1.1 mi 3m
Williston Road 0.4 mi <1m
U.S. Route 2 0.2 mi <1m
Fuller Hill Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 25.1 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fuller Hill Road

36 ft · 1 sec · Fuller Hill Road
2

Turn straight onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto VT 100

2.2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100
4

Continue on VT 100

7.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street
5

Continue on VT 100

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
6

Continue on VT 100

7.0 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100 South
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 2; VT 100

0.2 mi · 19 sec · U.S. Route 2
8

Continue on US 2; VT 100

1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
9

Enter roundabout onto VT 100

31 ft · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100
10

Continue on VT 100

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Vermont Route 100
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
12

Merge onto I 89

25 mi · 29 min · I 89
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
14

Turn straight onto US 2

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Williston Road
15

Continue on US 2

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Duxbury, VT

23 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.

Popular next leg

Duxbury, VT to Burlington, VT

29.2 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Waitsfield, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolton, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Warren, 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

At end of road, turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

Navigation decision point

5
17.7 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2

At end of road, turn left onto US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2

Navigation decision point

4
19 mi into trip | ~34m in | VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

Enter roundabout onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
19.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
4
44.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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

$7.49 one way

$14.97 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.24 $16.47
premium $4.86 $8.90 $17.81
diesel $5.61 $10.27 $20.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.88 $2.23
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.07 $1.86
EV Truck/SUV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Warren, VT

Morning in Warren on Tuesday

Local time

9:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, VT

Morning in Burlington on Tuesday

Local time

9:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Duxbury, VT

23 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

2 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 10m 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 route is predominantly highway, with 76% of the drive on I 89. You'll experience a longest stretch of 25.1 miles on I 89, offering a good amount of uninterrupted driving. The highway portion concludes as you transition onto Main Street and Vermont Route 100 South, shifting to a more local road feel as you approach Burlington.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 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 around 0.5 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Warren, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 10m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.1 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 0.5 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): 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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