How far is Rochester, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Rochester, VT to Burlington, VT is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 25m.
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 Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Burlington.
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Start on Park Street
18 m · 3 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road
18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1157 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 North
4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100 North
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 125
13 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 125
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Continue on East Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 7 South
2.6 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 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 Rochester 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 125
Turn left onto Vermont Route 125
13 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to Burlington?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Weybridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Rochester and 36.1 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Weybridge
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 Weybridge.
Port Henry station
Westport station
Ticonderoga station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 46.12 mi (74.23 km).
#1 Rochester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 43.8745100, -72.8078800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.85 | $27.71 |
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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