How far is Burlington, VT from Concord, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Concord, VT is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.98 mi
01h 50m
Flight
65.28 mi
105.06 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Burlington.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.28 mi
Kilometers
105.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.98 mi
Kilometers
135.15 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 2, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sat, May 2, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-02T11:48
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 2, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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

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.

Mid-route stop
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Burlington
41.9 mi
00h 55m
To Concord
42.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    1059 ft · 35 sec · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 41 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street

    592 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Portland Street

  22. 22

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
35.5 mi · 42%
U.S. Route 2
33.4 mi · 40%
U.S. Route 2 East
3.08 mi · 4%
Portland Street
2.91 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.02 mi · 2%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 55m from Burlington
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Burlington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Burlington and 42.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Burlington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Montpelier, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Montpelier.

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Concord. Straight-line distance: 65.28 mi (105.06 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Concord

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,204
Coordinates44.4289500, -71.8900900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Concord (-71.89009, 44.42895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.35
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.68 $23.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.19 $26.39
Premium $4.86 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $6.00 $17.75 $35.50

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Concord. The current time is 11:48:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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