How far is Burlington, VT from Johnson, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Johnson, VT is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Johnson.
-
1
Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
-
2
Continue on Williston Road
2057 ft · 60 sec · Williston Road
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
1004 ft · 35 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax
1028 ft · 32 sec
-
6
Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
-
7
Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road
-
8
Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
9
Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street
-
10
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
-
11
Continue on Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
-
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15
1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15
-
13
Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
-
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
-
15
Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15
-
16
Continue on Lower Main Street West
3165 ft · 56 sec · Lower Main Street West
-
17
Turn right onto Railroad Street
2 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Johnson.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Johnson?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Burlington and 22.6 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 28.41 mi (45.72 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 44.6356100, -72.6804000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-72.6804, 44.63561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
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 05, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.