How far is Burlington, VT from Castleton, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Castleton, VT is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 50m.
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 and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Castleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Castleton.
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Start on Main Street
154 m · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street
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Continue on Shelburne Street
566 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street
34 m · 2 sec · Shelburne Street
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Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street
1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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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
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
6.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on North Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
16.6 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 4A East
78 m · 5 sec · Vermont Route 4A East
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
53 m · 13 sec · South Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Castleton.
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.
Vermont Route 30
Continue on Vermont Route 30
16.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Castleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Castleton?
The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Burlington and 32.7 miles from Castleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Castleton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Castleton. Straight-line distance: 59.81 mi (96.25 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castleton
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,490 |
| Coordinates | 43.6106200, -73.1798300 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castleton (-73.17983, 43.61062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.85 | $27.71 |
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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