How far is Burlington, VT from Danby, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Danby, VT is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
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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
85.87 mi
02h 20m
Flight
78.8 mi
126.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.8 mi
Kilometers
126.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.87 mi
Kilometers
138.19 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Salisbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Burlington
42.9 mi
01h 10m
To Danby
42.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 38 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    50 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
51.1 mi · 60%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 26%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 4%
Shelburne Street
1.17 mi · 1%
Saint Paul Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

51.1 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
01h 10m from Burlington
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Danby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Burlington and 42.9 miles from Danby.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Danby.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salisbury, 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 Salisbury.

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

24 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Castleton station

32 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Rutland station

34 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Danby. Straight-line distance: 78.8 mi (126.81 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

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

#2 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Danby (-72.99538, 43.34618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.50 $27.01
Premium $4.86 $14.72 $29.44
Diesel $6.00 $18.17 $36.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Danby. The current time is 05:07:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.