How far is Morristown, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Morristown, VT to Burlington, VT is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
43.78 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.53 mi
47.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.53 mi
Kilometers
47.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.78 mi
Kilometers
70.46 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
Tue, May 5, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Tue, May 5, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-05-05T01:33
Arrive Burlington
Tue, May 5, 2:28 AM 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
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Morristown
22.4 mi
00h 27m
To Burlington
21.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morristown Corners Road

    2698 ft · 1 min · Morristown Corners Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Morristown Corners Road

    590 ft · 18 sec · Morristown Corners Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Laporte Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
25.1 mi · 57%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 14%
Laporte Road
4.39 mi · 10%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 6%
Waterbury Road
2.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 27m from Morristown
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to Burlington?

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Morristown and 21.4 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Morristown and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.52 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,549
Coordinates44.5572700, -72.6237300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Morristown Corners Road (-72.623801, 44.557201)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and Burlington. The current time is 01:33:02.

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.