How far is Fletcher, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Fletcher, VT to Burlington, VT is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.53 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.52 mi
33.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.75 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sun, May 3, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Fletcher
Sun, May 3, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fletcher
2026-05-03T06:25
Arrive Burlington
Sun, May 3, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fletcher
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Fletcher
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Burlington
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    42 m · 9 sec · Cambridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairfax Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfax Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Fletcher Road

    918 ft · 25 sec · Fletcher Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairfax Fletcher Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Fairfax Fletcher Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fletcher Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Fletcher Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    94 m · 8 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2520 ft · 56 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1991 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1020 ft · 29 sec · Williston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fletcher 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
18.4 mi · 58%
Highbridge Road
4.52 mi · 14%
Main Street
2.75 mi · 9%
Fletcher Road
2.73 mi · 9%
Fairfax Fletcher Road
1.69 mi · 5%
Fairfax Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Merge slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 20m from Fletcher
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Fletcher and Cloudy near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Fletcher and 15.8 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Fletcher and Cloudy near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fletcher and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.02 km).

Fletcher

#1 Fletcher

Town in Vermont

Population1,348
Coordinates44.6833800, -72.9137500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge Road (-72.913888, 44.683197)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.76
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.38 $8.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.86 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.31

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fletcher and Burlington. The current time is 06:25:35.

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.