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Trip from Burlington, VT to Orange County, VT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Burlington, VT

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Downtown Orange County, VT, VT

Orange County, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burlington, VT to Orange County, VT covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 110, Vermont Route 113 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.7 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.61 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.

Midpoint

32.9 miles from Burlington, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 65.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 110. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.7 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 17 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 41.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 110. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.6 miles (Miller Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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
6
43.3 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 6 Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
4
45.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | Miller Road

Turn right onto Miller Road

Navigation decision point

4
45.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | West Road

Turn left onto West Road

Navigation decision point

4
64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | Goose Green Road

Turn left onto Goose Green Road

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 Orange County, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.

Barre

43.3 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 41.7 mi 48m
Vermont Route 110 4.4 mi 7m
Vermont Route 113 4.3 mi 7m
Chelsea Road 3.9 mi 9m
Vermont Route 14 2.4 mi 4m
Vermont Route 63 1.8 mi 2m
Williamstown Road 1.8 mi 4m
Falls Bridge Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 41.7 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Orange County, 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

42 mi · 48 min · I 89
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 6 Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
6

Continue on VT 63

1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63
7

Turn right onto Miller Road

166 ft · 10 sec · Miller Road
8

Turn left onto West Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Road
9

Continue on Falls Bridge Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road
10

Turn right onto VT 14

2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14
11

Turn left onto Chelsea Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road
12

Continue on Williamstown Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road
13

Turn right onto VT 110

4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 110
14

Turn left onto VT 113

4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 113
15

Turn left onto Goose Green Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Goose Green Road
16

Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road
17

Arrive at destination

Vershire Riding School Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.9 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.7 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 14 miles or 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.9 miles or 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange County, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burlington, VT

This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Burlington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 41.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.9 mi from Burlington, VT · 40m into the drive

Downtown Montpelier, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montpelier, VT

33 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

Williston, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Duxbury, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Burlington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Orange County, VT

The final approach into Orange County, 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

$10.61 one way

$21.22 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.67 $23.35
premium $4.86 $12.62 $25.24
diesel $5.61 $14.55 $29.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Burlington, VT

Late night in Burlington on Friday

Local time

12:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orange County, VT

Late night in Orange County on Friday

Local time

12:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

25 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 39m 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 Orange County, VT covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 110, Vermont Route 113. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $10.61 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.6 miles (Miller Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Burlington, VT to Orange County, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.

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