Origin
Burlington, VT
Afternoon in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Bridport, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ethan Allen Highway, Vermont Route 22A, Shelburne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ethan Allen Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Paul Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT is easy. At 1h 2m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Street
Right onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
22 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Monkton Road
Turn right onto Monkton Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
VT 22A / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Shelburne Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Saint Paul Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Monkton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Bridport, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
504 ft
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Paul Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 7 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Shelburne Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 7
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shelburne Street
5
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
7
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
8
Continue on US 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 end of road, turn left onto VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on VT 22A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
12
Arrive at destination
VT 22A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Burlington, VT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Burlington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridport, VT
The final approach into Bridport, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bridport, VT
Afternoon in Bridport on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Bridport, VT covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ethan Allen Highway, Vermont Route 22A, Shelburne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.84 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 Bridport, VT is easy. At 1h 2m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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