How far is Craftsbury, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Craftsbury, VT to Burlington, VT is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Craftsbury and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craftsbury and Burlington.
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Start on Town Garage Road
13 m · 4 sec · Town Garage Road
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Turn left onto Creek Road
91 m · 9 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14
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Continue on Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road
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Continue on Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15 West
11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Turn straight onto Upper Main Street
539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Lower Main Street
600 ft · 13 sec · Lower Main Street
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Turn left onto Jersey Heights
2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights
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Continue on Laporte Road
889 ft · 23 sec · Laporte Road
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Pucker Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1203 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Craftsbury and Burlington.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Craftsbury and Light Rain Likely then 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 Craftsbury to Burlington?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Stowe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Craftsbury and 29.6 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Craftsbury and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Stowe
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 Stowe.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Craftsbury and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 42.8 mi (68.88 km).
#1 Craftsbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.6367200, -72.3726100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.83 | $21.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
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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