Origin
Burlington, VT
Late night in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
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Trip from Burlington, VT to Hyde Park, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, VT to Hyde Park, VT covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Waterbury Stowe Road, Laporte Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.5 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Burlington, VT to Hyde Park, VT covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.5 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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, VT to Hyde Park, VT is easy. At 1h 11m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Depart onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 South: Montpelier
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Montpelier
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
4
45.9 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
47.7 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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Church Street
Enter roundabout onto Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burlington, VT to Hyde Park, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
26.1 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 24.5 mi | 28m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Vermont Route 100 Bypass | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Hyde Park, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Williston Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 89 South: Montpelier
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 89
24 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
7
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
8
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
9
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
11
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Pucker Street
12
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pucker Street
13
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
14
Continue on VT 100 ALT
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 100 Bypass
15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
16
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
17
Enter roundabout onto Church Street
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Street
18
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Church Street
19
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Burlington, VT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Burlington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hyde Park, VT
The final approach into Hyde Park, 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
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Hyde Park, VT
Late night in Hyde Park on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Waterbury, VT
24 mi in
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
13 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 11m 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 Hyde Park, VT covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Waterbury Stowe Road, Laporte Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 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 $7.71 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 Hyde Park, VT is easy. At 1h 11m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Burlington, VT to Hyde Park, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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