How far is Richmond, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Richmond, VT to Burlington, VT is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.19 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.86 mi
19.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.86 mi
Kilometers
19.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.19 mi
Kilometers
22.83 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Richmond
7.1 mi
00h 09m
To Burlington
7.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
12.4 mi · 88%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 8%
Williston Road
0.38 mi · 3%
US 2 West
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 09m from Richmond
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Burlington?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Richmond and 7.1 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 11.86 mi (19.09 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Place in Vermont, United States of America

Population4,100
Coordinates44.4053300, -72.9929000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-72.99294, 44.405295)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.95
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.97 $3.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.23 $4.46
Premium $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $6.00 $3.00 $6.00

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 Richmond and Burlington. The current time is 20:39:36.

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.