Origin
Burlington, VT
Afternoon in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, VT to Addison, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, VT
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Addison, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, VT to Addison, VT covers 29 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saint Paul Street, Shelburne Street, Shelburne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 29 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Paul Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, VT to Addison, VT is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, VT to Addison, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Street | — | — |
| Shelburne Street | — | — |
| Shelburne Road | — | — |
| Ethan Allen Highway | — | — |
| Route 7 | — | — |
| Monkton Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Route 22A | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saint Paul Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Addison, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
505 ft
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Paul Street
3
Continue on Shelburne Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Shelburne Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shelburne Street
5
Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelburne Street
6
Continue on Shelburne Road
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
7
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
8
Continue on U.S. Route 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
9
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Vermont Route 22A
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
12
Turn right onto Vermont Route 17 West
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
Vermont Route 17 West
13
Turn left
128 ft
·
9 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Addison, VT
Afternoon in Addison on Thursday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burlington, VT to Addison, VT covers 29 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Paul Street, Shelburne Street, Shelburne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Burlington, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Burlington, VT to Addison, VT is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, VT to Addison, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burlington, VT to Addison, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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