How far is Burlington, VT from Cambridge, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Cambridge, VT is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Cambridge.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Williston Road
2057 ft · 60 sec · Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
1004 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax
1028 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15
1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 15
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Cambridge.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Burlington and 16.9 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 20.24 mi (32.57 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont
| Population | 3,817 |
| Coordinates | 44.6447700, -72.8762400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-72.87624, 44.64477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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 · May 12, 2026
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