Origin
Wolcott, VT
Morning in Wolcott on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wolcott, 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
1h 19m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wolcott, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Wolcott to Burlington covers 53.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. This trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, as the duration is manageable enough that you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, making it a budget-friendly way to move across Vermont. The route transitions you from the rural Northeast region toward the more urban center of Burlington. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever suits your plans best. It is a practical, efficient route for anyone looking to navigate between these two Vermont locations without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 24.9 mi | 29m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Laporte Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Park Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolcott, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on School Street
107 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn left onto VT 15
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 15
3
Turn left onto VT 15A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Street
4
Turn straight onto VT 15A
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
5
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Lower Main Street
6
Turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jersey Heights
7
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Laporte Road
8
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
9
Continue on VT 100
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pucker Street
10
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
11
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
13
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
14
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
16
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 89
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
18
Turn straight onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Williston Road
19
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Wolcott, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Turn left onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
VT 15A / Park Street
Turn left onto VT 15A / Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
3
26.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$8.56 one way
$17.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:36 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
19 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
1h 19m 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 53.2-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 58% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of I-89, Waterbury Stowe Road, and Vermont Route 15 to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-89, where you will cover 24.9 miles of highway driving. Transitioning from the local roads onto the interstate provides a shift in pace, allowing you to move quickly before arriving in Burlington. Expect a blend of slower, local navigation and more consistent highway cruising, which helps break up the monotony of the drive.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 15 / Vermont Route 15.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wolcott, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 19m with 58% 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 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (VT 15A / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 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 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (VT 15A / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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