How far is Lincoln, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Lincoln, VT to Burlington, VT is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
33.34 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.69 mi
44.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.69 mi
Kilometers
44.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sun, May 31, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Sun, May 31, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-05-30T23:35
Arrive Burlington
Sun, May 31, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Hinesburg
VT

Town in Vermont

From Lincoln
15.8 mi
00h 24m
To Burlington
17.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
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 Lincoln and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quaker Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Quaker Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Quaker Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Quaker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  8. 8

    Continue on Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Williston Road

    1 mi · 2 min · 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 Lincoln 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 53%
Hinesburg Road
4.25 mi · 13%
North 116 Road
4.09 mi · 12%
West River Road
2.26 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Lincoln Road
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

8.99 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinesburg
00h 24m from Lincoln
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Burlington?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Hinesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Lincoln and 17.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lincoln and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Hinesburg

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

18 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Westport station

32 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

38 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.56 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.1058900, -72.9970600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.997077, 44.105883)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Burlington. The current time is 23:35:51.

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.