How far is Burlington, VT from Whitingham, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Whitingham, VT is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.99 mi
03h 42m
Flight
117.68 mi
189.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.99 mi
Kilometers
284.84 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitingham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Whitingham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hartford
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Burlington
88.4 mi
01h 51m
To Whitingham
88.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    1059 ft · 35 sec · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2592 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto VT 9 West

    51 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 9

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
88 mi · 50%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 34%
Vermont Route 9
11.3 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 100
9.16 mi · 5%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

87.7 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
01h 51m from Burlington
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Whitingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Burlington and 88.5 miles from Whitingham.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Whitingham.

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

2 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

33 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

39 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Whitingham. Straight-line distance: 117.68 mi (189.38 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

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

#2 Whitingham

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population1,271
Coordinates42.7892500, -72.8851000
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.31
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.66 $49.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.86 $30.36 $60.72
Diesel $6.00 $37.48 $74.96

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 Whitingham. The current time is 03:10:58.

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.