How far is Burlington, VT from Wilmington, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Wilmington, VT is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Wilmington.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Williston Road
1059 ft · 35 sec · Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier
1445 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
87.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2592 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto VT 9 West
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Burlington and Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Burlington and 84.5 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.51 one way or $47.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Burlington and Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Jericho
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 Jericho.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Randolph station
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,786 |
| Coordinates | 42.8684100, -72.8714900 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington (-72.87149, 42.86841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $26.56 | $53.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.95 | $57.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
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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