How far is Arlington, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Arlington, VT to Burlington, VT is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.66 mi
02h 31m
Flight
96.85 mi
155.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.85 mi
Kilometers
155.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.66 mi
Kilometers
174.87 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 30, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-30T18:33
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 30, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pittsford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Arlington
55.9 mi
01h 15m
To Burlington
52.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 7A

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 7A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 313

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland

    1132 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    40.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  9. 9

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  15. 15

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Shelburne Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Saint Paul Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    154 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
43.4 mi · 40%
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 13%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 11%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 10%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 9%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

40.3 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsford
01h 15m from Arlington
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Arlington and Light Rain near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Burlington?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Arlington and 52.8 miles from Burlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Arlington and Light Rain near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pittsford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsford.

RAIL

Rutland station

12 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

33 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 96.85 mi (155.86 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America

Population2,204
Coordinates43.0748000, -73.1540000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 7A (-73.15401, 43.074829)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $15.11
Round trip
$30.22
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.11 $30.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.07 $34.14
Premium $4.86 $18.61 $37.21
Diesel $6.00 $22.97 $45.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Burlington. The current time is 18:33:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.