Origin
Middlebury (village), VT
Late night in Middlebury (village) on Monday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury (village), VT to Burlington, VT
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury (village), VT
Matt Barnard
Burlington, VT
Troy Tumbin
Trip Overview
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Burlington, VT covers 34.7 miles and takes about 56m 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, North Pleasant Street, Shelburne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.3 miles from Middlebury (village), VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 34.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
400 ft
162 ft
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
340 ft
Highest Point
400 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 56m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seymour Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Seymour Street
Turn right onto Seymour Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Turn left onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
34.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| North Pleasant Street | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Shelburne Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint Paul Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village), VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
517 ft
·
32 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Continue on Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on Middle Seymour Street
519 ft
·
25 sec
·
Middle Seymour Street
5
Turn right onto Seymour Street
353 ft
·
14 sec
·
Seymour Street
6
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Turn left onto US 7
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North Pleasant Street
8
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
9
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
10
Continue on US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
11
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shelburne Street
13
Continue on US 7
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Shelburne Street
14
Continue on US 7 Alternate
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Paul Street
15
Turn right onto Main Street
504 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 17.3 miles from Middlebury (village), VT, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 34.7 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.3 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middlebury (village), 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.
+
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 Middlebury (village), VT
This is one driving day of about 34.7 miles and 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middlebury (village), VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ethan Allen Highway for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Middlebury (village), VT · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Arriving in Burlington, VT
The final approach into Burlington, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Burlington, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Burlington, VT
Late night in Burlington on Monday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
17 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 Middlebury (village), VT to Burlington, VT covers 34.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ethan Allen Highway, North Pleasant Street, Shelburne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Middlebury (village), VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 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 Middlebury (village), VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 56m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seymour Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Middlebury (village), VT to Burlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 162 ft to 400 ft elevation with about 177 ft of total climbing.
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