How far is Burlington, VT from Bradford, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Bradford, VT is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Bradford.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Williston Road
1059 ft · 35 sec · Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier
1445 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
3102 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on East Barre Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road
40 m · 2 sec · East Barre Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road
2163 ft · 37 sec · East Barre Road
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Continue on Orange Road
1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road
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Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25
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Continue on Waits River Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Bradford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 00h 44m
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 Burlington and Light Rain near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Bradford?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Burlington and 36.3 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Burlington and Light Rain near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Montpelier
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 Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 63.17 mi (101.66 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 43.9925700, -72.1289800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-72.12898, 43.99257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.44 | $24.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
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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