How far is Guilford, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Guilford, VT to Burlington, VT is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
154.16 mi
02h 28m
Flight
118.88 mi
191.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.88 mi
Kilometers
191.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.16 mi
Kilometers
248.09 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Sat, May 30, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-05-30T18:15
Arrive Burlington
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Guilford
77 mi
01h 14m
To Burlington
77.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guilford Center Road

    53 m · 6 sec · Guilford Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coolidge Highway

    2521 ft · 1 min · Coolidge Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Canal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
88.5 mi · 57%
I 91 North
62.3 mi · 40%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Canal Street
1 mi · 1%
Coolidge Highway
0.48 mi
Williston Road
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

88.2 mi · 01h 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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 14m from Guilford
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Guilford and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Guilford and 77.2 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Guilford and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 118.88 mi (191.32 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,102
Coordinates42.8178600, -72.5764800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Guilford Center Road (-72.575738, 42.817328)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.59 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.92
10.88 gal · 41.18 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.46 $42.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.25 $48.49
Premium $4.86 $26.43 $52.86
Diesel $6.00 $32.62 $65.25

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Burlington. The current time is 18:15:03.

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.