How far is Strafford, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Strafford, VT to Burlington, VT is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
85.72 mi
01h 29m
Flight
59.01 mi
94.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.72 mi
Kilometers
137.96 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Strafford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
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
South Barre
VT

City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America

From Strafford
42.8 mi
00h 44m
To Burlington
42.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Strafford and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    556 ft · 24 sec · Brook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 132

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Route 132

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strafford 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 132
81.6 mi · 95%
Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
2.27 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Williston Road
0.38 mi
US 2 West
0.23 mi
Brook Road
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Route 132

Merge slight left

75.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barre
00h 44m from Strafford
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Strafford 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 Strafford to Burlington?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Strafford and 42.9 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 3:30 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 Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Strafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near South Barre

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

12 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

26 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

31 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

60 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.97 km).

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#1 Strafford

Town in Vermont

Population1,058
Coordinates43.8664600, -72.3778700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Brook Road (-72.378069, 43.866353)
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
11.45 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Strafford and Burlington. The current time is 22:35:14.

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.