How far is Waterbury, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, VT to Burlington, VT is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Burlington.
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Start on Stowe Street
14 m · 6 sec · Stowe Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1530 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100
10 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100
2355 ft · 54 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1203 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Waterbury 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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Burlington?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Waterbury and 13.9 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Waterbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 24.44 mi (39.33 km).
#1 Waterbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 5,160 |
| Coordinates | 44.3378300, -72.7562300 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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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