How far is Burlington, VT from Grand Isle, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Grand Isle, VT is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Grand Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Grand Isle.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Williston Road
2057 ft · 60 sec · Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
1004 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
1228 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
14.7 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto East Shore North
69 m · 6 sec · East Shore North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Shore North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Grand Isle.
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.
U.S. Route 2
Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
14.7 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Burlington and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Grand Isle?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Burlington and 13 miles from Grand Isle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Burlington and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Isle.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Grand Isle. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.15 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Isle
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,115 |
| Coordinates | 44.7225400, -73.2923500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Isle (-73.29235, 44.72254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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