How far is Burlington, VT from Chittenden, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.74 mi
01h 47m
Flight
54.66 mi
87.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.74 mi
Kilometers
104.19 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Mon, May 4, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Mon, May 4, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-04T08:11
Arrive Chittenden
Mon, May 4, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Burlington
32.4 mi
00h 53m
To Chittenden
32.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Chittenden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Chittenden.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    154 m · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shelburne Street

    566 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Shelburne Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    106 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto VT 125

    26.7 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Chittenden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
26.7 mi · 41%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 35%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 5%
Sangamon Road
2.24 mi · 3%
Shelburne Street
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

26.7 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 53m from Burlington
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chittenden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Chittenden?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 32.4 miles from Burlington and 32.4 miles from Chittenden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chittenden.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 54.66 mi (87.96 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Chittenden

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.07
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.03 $18.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.86 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $6.00 $13.73 $27.47

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Chittenden. The current time is 08:11:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.