How far is Westford, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Westford, VT to Burlington, VT is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westford and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westford and Burlington.
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Start on Cambridge Road
25 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 128
685 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Center Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Continue on Upper Main Street
1401 ft · 32 sec · Upper Main Street
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Turn slight right onto VT 289 West
1423 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 289
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 289
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Turn left onto Colchester Road
1110 ft · 28 sec · Colchester Road
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Turn right onto Susie Wilson Bypass
1.2 km · 1 min · Susie Wilson Bypass
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Continue on Susie Wilson Road
2670 ft · 54 sec · Susie Wilson Road
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
3041 ft · 60 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on College Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · College Parkway
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Continue on East Allen Street
787 ft · 37 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn left onto I 89 South
863 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1991 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1020 ft · 29 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 Westford 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.
Browns River Road
Continue on Browns River Road
8.07 mi · 00h 14m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westford and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westford to Burlington?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Essex Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Westford and 9.2 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westford and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Essex Junction
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 Essex Junction.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Waterbury
Plattsburgh station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westford and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 13.74 mi (22.11 km).
#1 Westford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,123 |
| Coordinates | 44.6119900, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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