How far is Moretown, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Moretown, VT to Burlington, VT is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.25 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27.17 mi
43.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.17 mi
Kilometers
43.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.25 mi
Kilometers
63.16 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Moretown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moretown
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moretown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Moretown
19.6 mi
00h 22m
To Burlington
19.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wimble's Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Wimble's Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Vermont Route 100B

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100B

  3. 3

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2867 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Center Road

    589 ft · 16 sec · Center Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 89 North

    665 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 35 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 Moretown 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
30.1 mi · 77%
Vermont Route 100B
6.77 mi · 17%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 2
0.54 mi · 1%
Williston Road
0.38 mi · 1%
US 2 West
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 22m from Moretown
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Moretown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Moretown and 19.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Moretown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moretown and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.73 km).

Moretown

#1 Moretown

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,664
Coordinates44.2508900, -72.7609500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Wimble's Road (-72.760944, 44.250943)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moretown and Burlington. The current time is 23:40:09.

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.