How far is Burlington, VT from Dorset, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Dorset, VT is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Dorset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Dorset.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Park Place
86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on North Park Place
97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2425 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 149
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30
13.5 mi · 23 min · Vermont Route 30
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Dorset.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vermont Route 22A
Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Burlington and Rain Showers Likely near Dorset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Dorset?
The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Orwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Burlington and 46.9 miles from Dorset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.06 one way or $26.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burlington and Rain Showers Likely near Dorset.
Stop Ideas Near Orwell
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 Orwell.
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Whitehall station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Dorset. Straight-line distance: 84.56 mi (136.08 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dorset
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 43.2548000, -73.0987200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dorset (-73.09872, 43.2548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.08 | $32.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.85 | $39.70 |
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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