How far is Brandon, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Brandon, VT to Burlington, VT is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Burlington.
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Start on Park Street
33 m · 6 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
685 ft · 23 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Shelburne Street
1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street
42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street
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Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street
555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street
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Continue on Saint Paul Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
154 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Burlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ethan Allen Highway
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Brandon 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 Brandon to Burlington?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Brandon and 25.7 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Brandon and Light Rain near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Waterbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 47.24 mi (76.02 km).
#1 Brandon
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,705 |
| Coordinates | 43.7981200, -73.0876100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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