How far is Burlington, MA from Brentwood, NH?

The driving distance from Burlington, MA to Brentwood, NH is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.75 mi
01h 03m
Flight
33.33 mi
53.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.33 mi
Kilometers
53.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.75 mi
Kilometers
65.58 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Thu, Nov 12, 7:02 AM EST
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Nov 12, 8:06 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-11-12T05:58
Arrive Brentwood
Thu, Nov 12, 7:02 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EST
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
Lawrence
MA

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

From Burlington
20.4 mi
00h 31m
To Brentwood
20.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph NE
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wilmington Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burlington Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Burlington Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Burlington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Middlesex Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Middlesex Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 62

    2549 ft · 51 sec · Route 62

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord, New Hampshire

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 125 South: Haverhill

    1697 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1207 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Marsh Avenue

    1293 ft · 28 sec · Marsh Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Plaistow Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plaistow Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 125

    9.5 mi · 15 min · State Route 125

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    88 m · 14 sec · Middle Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Crawley Falls Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Crawley Falls Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawley Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
11.9 mi · 29%
State Route 125
9.45 mi · 23%
I 93 North
6.47 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.51 mi · 6%
Burlington Avenue
1.62 mi · 4%
Wilmington Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 31m from Burlington
Leave By
4:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Burlington and Chance Light Rain near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Burlington and 20.4 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Burlington and Chance Light Rain near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrence, 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 Lawrence.

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

23 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 33.33 mi (53.64 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,432
Coordinates42.5048200, -71.1956100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,612
Coordinates42.9787000, -71.0728400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-71.19561, 42.50482)
End: Brentwood (-71.07284, 42.9787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $5.86
Round trip
$11.71
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $5.86 $11.71
Mid-grade $4.74 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $5.14 $7.40 $14.79
Diesel $6.24 $8.98 $17.96

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 Massachusetts · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Brentwood. The current time is 05:58:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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