Origin
Orange, VT
Morning in Orange on Friday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, VT to Burlington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
This 51.6-mile journey from Orange, VT, to Burlington, VT, is a straightforward, one-hour drive. It's easily manageable as a day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route sticks to local roads like Orange Road and East Barre Road for its entirety, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this short hop within Vermont. Given its brief duration and turn-heavy profile, this drive is best suited for those who enjoy navigating local byways and want a simple, direct connection between these two Northeast locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. You'll be navigating primarily on Orange Road and East Barre Road, with Washington Street also playing a role. With 0% highway share, this drive offers a consistent experience of local road conditions throughout its 51.6 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting frequent turns or intersections will keep you engaged. The profile indicates a route that requires attention, characteristic of many Vermont backroads where the scenery changes with every bend.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 302 / East Barre Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orange, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 10m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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 |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Orange Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on US 302
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
2
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
3
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Barre Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Barre Road
5
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
6
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
10
Merge onto I 89
38 mi
·
44 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
12
Turn straight onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Williston Road
13
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Orange, VT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Orange, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Burlington on Friday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 2 to 6 mph
78% chance
Live forecast
36°F
Waterbury, VT
26 mi in
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
32 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 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Orange, VT to Burlington, VT covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 62, East Barre 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 25.8 miles from Orange, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 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 Orange, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 10m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Orange, VT to Burlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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