How far is Middlebury (village), VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Middlebury (village), VT to Burlington, VT is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
34.97 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.88 mi
51.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.88 mi
Kilometers
51.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.97 mi
Kilometers
56.28 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Middlebury (village)
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury (village)
2026-04-18T20:36
Arrive Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury (village)
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
Ferrisburgh
VT

Town in the United States

From Middlebury (village)
17.3 mi
00h 27m
To Burlington
17.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury (village) and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village) and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    158 m · 32 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    548 ft · 24 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Middle Seymour Street

    158 m · 26 sec · Middle Seymour Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    108 m · 14 sec · Seymour Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    693 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Street

    9.9 mi · 12 min · North Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelburne Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint Paul Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    154 m · 19 sec · 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 Middlebury (village) 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 35%
North Pleasant Street
9.86 mi · 28%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 19%
U.S. Route 7
3.14 mi · 9%
Shelburne Street
1.17 mi · 3%
Saint Paul Street
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferrisburgh
00h 27m from Middlebury (village)
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Middlebury (village) 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 Middlebury (village) to Burlington?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Ferrisburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Middlebury (village) and 17.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Middlebury (village) and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Ferrisburgh

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

17 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

26 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

41 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury (village) and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 31.88 mi (51.3 km).

Middlebury (village)

#1 Middlebury (village)

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population6,588
Coordinates44.0155300, -73.1693700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.169259, 44.015351)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.48 $10.96
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.95
Diesel $6.00 $7.38 $14.75

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlebury (village) and Burlington. The current time is 20:36:07.

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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.