How far is Burlington, VT from Richford, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Richford, VT is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.07 mi
01h 19m
Flight
44.73 mi
71.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.73 mi
Kilometers
71.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.07 mi
Kilometers
90.23 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Richford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Saint Albans
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Burlington
28 mi
00h 39m
To Richford
28 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2057 ft · 60 sec · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    1004 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105

  10. 10

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street

  11. 11

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

    2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sampsonville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 105 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 105 East

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Albans Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Albans Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    43 m · 2 sec · River Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
25 mi · 45%
Vermont Route 105
11 mi · 20%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 8%
Sampsonville Road
3.71 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 105 East
3.07 mi · 5%
Saint Albans Road
1.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Albans
00h 39m from Burlington
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Richford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Burlington and 28 miles from Richford.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Richford.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

31 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Rouses Point station

31 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Richford. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.99 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

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

#2 Richford

Town in Vermont

Population2,303
Coordinates44.9969900, -72.6712400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Richford (-72.67124, 44.99699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 Richford. The current time is 22:43:37.

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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.