How far is Burlington, VT from Cavendish, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Cavendish, VT is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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
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 Cavendish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Cavendish.
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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
87.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 131
13.4 mi · 22 min · Vermont Route 131
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Continue on Main Street
1576 ft · 39 sec · 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 Cavendish.
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
87.7 mi · 01h 42m
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 Cavendish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Cavendish?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Burlington and 60.9 miles from Cavendish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cavendish.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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 Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Cavendish. Straight-line distance: 81.33 mi (130.89 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cavendish
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,415 |
| Coordinates | 43.3820200, -72.6081500 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cavendish (-72.60815, 43.38202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
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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