How far is Orleans County, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Orleans County, VT to Burlington, VT is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans County and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans County and Burlington.
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Start on U.S. Route 5
2.6 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 West
8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 100C
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East
1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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Continue on Main Street
6.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
2520 ft · 56 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Take the ramp right
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1991 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1020 ft · 29 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 Orleans County and Burlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ethan Allen Highway
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Orleans County 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 Orleans County to Burlington?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Orleans County and 39.3 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Orleans County and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Waterville
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 Waterville.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans County and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 53.48 mi (86.06 km).
#1 Orleans County
One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States
| Population | 26,897 |
| Coordinates | 44.8288100, -72.2438100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $4.41 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
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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