How far is Orange, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Orange, VT to Burlington, VT is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Burlington.
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Start on William Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · William Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Orange Road
1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road
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Continue on East Barre Road
2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road
20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
38.3 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1203 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
38.3 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Orange 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 Orange to Burlington?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Orange and 25.8 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orange and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (73.99 km).
#1 Orange
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.1484000, -72.4026000 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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