How far is Orwell, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Orwell, VT to Burlington, VT is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 12m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orwell and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Burlington.
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Start on North Orwell Road
19 m · 6 sec · North Orwell Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1934 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A
24.9 mi · 40 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Shelburne Street
1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street
42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street
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Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street
555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street
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Continue on Saint Paul Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
154 m · 19 sec · 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 Orwell and Burlington.
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.
Vermont Route 22A
Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A
24.9 mi · 00h 40m
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 Orwell and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orwell to Burlington?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Vergennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Orwell and 24.5 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orwell and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Vergennes
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 Vergennes.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.03 km).
#1 Orwell
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.8039500, -73.2978900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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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