How far is Johnson, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Johnson, VT to Burlington, VT is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Burlington.
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Start on Railroad Street
2 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Lower Main Street West
3165 ft · 53 sec · Lower Main Street West
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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Continue on Main Street
6.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
2520 ft · 56 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Take the ramp right
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1991 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1020 ft · 29 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 Johnson 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johnson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Burlington?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Johnson and 22.8 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johnson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 28.41 mi (45.72 km).
#1 Johnson
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 44.6356100, -72.6804000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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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