How far is Concord, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Concord, VT to Burlington, VT is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.07 mi
01h 43m
Flight
65.28 mi
105.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.28 mi
Kilometers
105.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.07 mi
Kilometers
138.51 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, May 2, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T10:09
Arrive Burlington
Sat, May 2, 11:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Concord
41.9 mi
00h 51m
To Burlington
44.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Continue on Portland Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Portland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street

    592 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 West

    25.7 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  10. 10

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Concord and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
37 mi · 43%
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 30%
U.S. Route 2
10.8 mi · 13%
Main Street
3.28 mi · 4%
Portland Street
2.92 mi · 3%
River Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 51m from Concord
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Concord and Slight 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 Concord to Burlington?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Concord and 44.1 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Concord and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 65.28 mi (105.06 km).

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#1 Concord

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,204
Coordinates44.4289500, -71.8900900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.890102, 44.4289)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.55 $27.10
Premium $4.86 $14.77 $29.54
Diesel $6.00 $18.23 $36.46

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Burlington. The current time is 10:09:40.

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.