Origin
Newbury, VT
Night in Newbury on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbury, VT to Burlington, VT
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
81.3 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbury, VT
Andrea Davis
Burlington, VT
Troy Tumbin
Trip Overview
The drive from Newbury, VT to Burlington, VT covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, William Scott Memorial Highway, Scott Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.01 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
40.7 miles from Newbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 81.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and William Scott Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.3 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 22 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 38.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,716 ft
998 ft
Total Climb
718 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
1,716 ft
~23.2 mi in
Elevation Range
718 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and William Scott Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Main Street South.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Newbury, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 55m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 5 / Main Street South
At end of road, turn left onto US 5 / Main Street South
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 302 / Mill Street
Turn left onto US 302 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
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US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
41 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
4
79.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 2 West: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 38.3 mi | 44m |
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Scott Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| U.S. Route 5 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 302 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 302 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Chapel Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chapel Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street South
3
Continue on US 5
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 5 North
4
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street North
5
Turn left onto US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mill Street
6
Continue on US 302
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 302
7
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 302
8
Continue on US 302
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Scott Highway
9
Continue on US 302
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
11
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Barre Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Barre Road
13
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
14
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
15
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
18
Merge onto I 89
38 mi
·
44 min
·
I 89
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
20
Turn straight onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Williston Road
21
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
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 40.7 miles from Newbury, VT, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 38m
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 Newbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Newbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newbury, 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 I 89 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Newbury, VT · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
$13.01 one way
$26.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $14.27 | $28.53 |
| premium | $4.83 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Night in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
41 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
4 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
1h 55m 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 Newbury, VT to Burlington, VT covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, William Scott Memorial Highway, Scott Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Newbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.01 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 Newbury, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 55m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Newbury, VT to Burlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 998 ft to 1,716 ft elevation with about 718 ft of total climbing.
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