How far is Pawlet, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Pawlet, VT to Burlington, VT is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
85.66 mi
01h 59m
Flight
78.04 mi
125.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.04 mi
Kilometers
125.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.66 mi
Kilometers
137.86 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Pawlet
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawlet
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pawlet
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
Shoreham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Pawlet
42.9 mi
00h 59m
To Burlington
42.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 133

    89 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 133

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 30

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 149

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    2425 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Street

    901 ft · 18 sec · North Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 22A

    10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto North Park Place

    652 ft · 12 sec · North Park Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A North

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Shelburne Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint Paul Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    154 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawlet and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 46%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 12%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 30
5.27 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A North

Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

39.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreham
00h 59m from Pawlet
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pawlet 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 Pawlet to Burlington?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Shoreham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Pawlet and 42.8 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pawlet and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreham

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

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

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

8 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Port Henry station

19 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

34 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawlet and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 78.04 mi (125.59 km).

Pawlet

#1 Pawlet

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,359
Coordinates43.3467400, -73.1762200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-73.176304, 43.346937)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.91 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.86 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $6.00 $18.11 $36.22

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 Pawlet and Burlington. The current time is 05:20:37.

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.