How far is Marlboro, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Marlboro, VT to Burlington, VT is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
160.77 mi
02h 40m
Flight
114.29 mi
183.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.29 mi
Kilometers
183.93 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.77 mi
Kilometers
258.73 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Mon, May 18, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Marlboro
Mon, May 18, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlboro
2026-05-18T02:09
Arrive Burlington
Mon, May 18, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlboro
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 Marlboro
80.3 mi
01h 20m
To Burlington
80.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Road

    2681 ft · 1 min · South Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 9

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 9

  3. 3

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2752 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlboro 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
88.5 mi · 55%
Western Avenue
62.4 mi · 39%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 9
2.89 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
South Road
0.51 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 20m from Marlboro
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marlboro and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 80.3 miles from Marlboro and 80.5 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.37 one way or $44.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marlboro and Partly 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 Marlboro and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 114.29 mi (183.93 km).

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#1 Marlboro

Town in Vermont

Population1,033
Coordinates42.8595300, -72.7259300
Altitude531
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: South Road (-72.72575, 42.859667)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $22.37
Round trip
$44.74
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.37 $44.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.27 $50.54
Premium $4.86 $27.54 $55.09
Diesel $6.00 $34.00 $68.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Marlboro and Burlington. The current time is 02:09:53.

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.