How far is Burlington, VT from Westford, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Westford, VT is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Westford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Westford.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
795 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto East Allen Street
143 m · 16 sec · East Allen Street
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Continue on College Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · College Parkway
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Continue on Pearl Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Susie Wilson Road
2706 ft · 56 sec · Susie Wilson Road
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Continue on Susie Wilson Bypass
1.2 km · 1 min · Susie Wilson Bypass
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Continue on Vermont Route 289
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 289
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Turn slight right onto VT 15: Essex, Essex Junction
1298 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Upper Main Street
1905 ft · 52 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Center Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Continue on Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 128
685 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 128
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
25 m · 2 sec · Cambridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cambridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Westford.
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.
Browns River Road
Continue on Browns River Road
8.07 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Westford?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Essex Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Burlington and 9.3 miles from Westford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westford.
Stop Ideas Near Essex Junction
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 Essex Junction.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Waterbury
Plattsburgh station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Westford. Straight-line distance: 13.74 mi (22.11 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,123 |
| Coordinates | 44.6119900, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westford (-73.00875, 44.61199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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