How far is Vergennes, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Vergennes, VT to Burlington, VT is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden 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 Vergennes and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vergennes and Burlington.
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Start on Mac Donough Drive
27 m · 9 sec · Mac Donough Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2052 ft · 1 min · 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 Vergennes 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.
Ethan Allen Highway
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vergennes 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 Vergennes to Burlington?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Vergennes and 11.3 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vergennes and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
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 Charlotte.
Westport station
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Port Henry station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vergennes and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.48 km).
#1 Vergennes
City of the United States
| Population | 2,598 |
| Coordinates | 44.1672800, -73.2540100 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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