How far is Chittenden, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Chittenden, VT to Burlington, VT is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.43 mi
01h 34m
Flight
54.66 mi
87.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.43 mi
Kilometers
102.08 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Mon, May 4, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Chittenden
Mon, May 4, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chittenden
2026-05-04T06:41
Arrive Burlington
Mon, May 4, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chittenden
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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Chittenden
32.4 mi
00h 47m
To Burlington
31.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Holden Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Top Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Mountain Top Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 21 sec · Chittenden Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 7

    10.2 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  11. 11

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  17. 17

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Shelburne Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Paul Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    154 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
13.4 mi · 21%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 16%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 7 South
3.96 mi · 6%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 47m from Chittenden
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chittenden and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Chittenden and 31.1 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chittenden and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chittenden and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 54.66 mi (87.96 km).

Chittenden

#1 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.948165, 43.70784)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.84
Round trip
$17.67
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.84 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.98 $19.97
Premium $4.86 $10.88 $21.76
Diesel $6.00 $13.43 $26.87

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Chittenden and Burlington. The current time is 06:41:50.

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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.