How far is Burlington, VT from Salisbury, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Salisbury, VT is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
44.01 mi
01h 11m
Flight
40.42 mi
65.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.42 mi
Kilometers
65.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.01 mi
Kilometers
70.83 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Tue, May 12, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Vergennes
VT

City of the United States

From Burlington
22 mi
00h 35m
To Salisbury
22 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Salisbury Road

    962 ft · 26 sec · West Salisbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Street

    2561 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Smead Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Smead Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smead Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 51%
VT 125
8.81 mi · 20%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 15%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 7%
Shelburne Street
1.17 mi · 3%
Saint Paul Street
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergennes
00h 35m from Burlington
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Vergennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Burlington and 22 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Vergennes

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

22 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

37 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 40.42 mi (65.05 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

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

#2 Salisbury

Town in Vermont

Population1,105
Coordinates43.8964500, -73.0998400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Salisbury (-73.09984, 43.89645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Salisbury. The current time is 18:49:15.

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.