How far is Burlington, VT from Wolcott, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Wolcott, VT is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
52.92 mi
01h 18m
Flight
37.45 mi
60.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.45 mi
Kilometers
60.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.92 mi
Kilometers
85.16 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolcott
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-23T07:17
Arrive Wolcott
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Burlington
26.4 mi
00h 39m
To Wolcott
26.5 mi
00h 39m

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
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1019 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

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

    2199 ft · 55 sec · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Laporte Road

    889 ft · 18 sec · Laporte Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Jersey Heights

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lower Main Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Lower Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 15 East

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto School Street

    33 m · 5 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
24.7 mi · 47%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 15 East
6.09 mi · 12%
Laporte Road
4.81 mi · 9%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 5%
Waterbury Road
2.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

24.5 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 39m from Burlington
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Burlington and 26.5 miles from Wolcott.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 37.45 mi (60.27 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

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

#2 Wolcott

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates44.5464400, -72.4584400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Wolcott (-72.45844, 44.54644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.17
Diesel $6.00 $11.21 $22.43

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 Wolcott. The current time is 07:17:26.

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.