The drive from Burlington, VT to Newfane, VT covers 153.3 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, I 91, East West Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.7 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.7 miles from Burlington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 153.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 10m highway drive covering 153.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.7 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 87.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 South: Montpelier
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Montpelier
5
89.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
6
89.6 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
5
141.4 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Putney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4
Toward US 5: Putney
4
141.5 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|US 5 / Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
Turn left onto US 5 / Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
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 Newfane, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
89.4 mi in|~1h 46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
87.7 mi
1h 41m
I 91
51.6 mi
59m
East West Road
3.5 mi
8m
Vermont Route 30
2.9 mi
5m
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
3m
West River Road
2 mi
3m
Main Street
1.2 mi
3m
School House Road
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Newfane, 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: MontpelierUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 89
88 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 89
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
7
Merge onto I 91
52 mi·59 min·I 91
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·32 sec
Exit 4Toward US 5: Putney
9
Turn left onto US 5
2.4 mi·3 min·Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
10
Turn right onto School House Road
0.9 mi·2 min·School House Road
11
Continue on East West Road
1.1 mi·2 min·East West Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto East West Road
2.3 mi·5 min·East West Road
13
Continue on East West Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·East West Road
14
Turn left
416 ft·12 sec
15
At end of road, turn right onto VT 30
2.0 mi·3 min·West River Road
16
Continue on VT 30
2.9 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 30
17
Turn left onto West Street
150 ft·5 sec·West Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newfane, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burlington, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, VT
This is one driving day of about 153.3 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Burlington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.7 mi from Burlington, VT
· 1h 31m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.68 one way
$49.36 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$27.15
$54.31
premium
$4.86
$29.36
$58.71
diesel
$5.61
$33.85
$67.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.10
$7.36
Efficient EV
38.3
0
$13.41
$6.13
EV Truck/SUV
61.3
0
$21.46
$9.81
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Burlington, VT
Night
in Burlington on Friday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newfane, VT
Night
in Newfane on Friday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Hartford, VT
77 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
3h 10m 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 Newfane, VT covers 153.3 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, I 91, East West Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.7 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 $24.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Burlington, VT to Newfane, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
