How far is Burlington, VT from Cabot, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Cabot, VT is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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 Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Cabot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Cabot.
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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
35.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
2969 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
42 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
6.8 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Cabot Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabot Road
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Continue on Route 215 South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 215 South
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Burlington and Cabot.
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
35.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Partly Sunny near Cabot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Cabot?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Burlington and 30 miles from Cabot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Partly Sunny near Cabot.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.91 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cabot
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 44.4014500, -72.3123200 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cabot (-72.31232, 44.40145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
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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