Origin
New Haven, VT
Evening in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, VT to Burlington, VT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, VT to Burlington, VT covers 28.1 miles and takes about 46m 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, Shelburne Road, U.S. Route 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 28.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 14.7 miles.
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 VT 17 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Haven, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 46m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 17 / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
27 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
27.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Street
Right onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Navigation decision point
6
28 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Shelburne Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint Paul Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on North Street
48 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn right onto VT 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 7; VT 17
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
4
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
5
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
6
Continue on US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
7
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shelburne Street
9
Continue on US 7
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Shelburne Street
10
Continue on US 7 Alternate
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Paul Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
504 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 New Haven, VT to Burlington, VT covers 28.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road, U.S. Route 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from New Haven, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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 New Haven, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 46m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Haven, VT to Burlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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