Trip from Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

66.6 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 4m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 54m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

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

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Burlington, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on U.S. Route 7 North, Ethan Allen Highway, Grove Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on U.S. Route 7 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.72 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

33.3 miles from Rutland, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

U.S. Route 7 North is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 7 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 47m with 32% 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 7 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.5 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 7 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 7 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

32.1 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 7 / North Pleasant Street

Enter roundabout onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 7 / Shelburne Street

Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 7 / Shelburne Street

Right onto US 7 / Shelburne Street

Navigation decision point

66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Route 7 North	14.1 mi	23m
Ethan Allen Highway	12.3 mi	19m
Grove Street	10.9 mi	16m
North Pleasant Street	10.2 mi	13m
Shelburne Road	6.8 mi	13m
U.S. Route 7 South	4 mi	5m
U.S. Route 7	3.1 mi	4m
North Main Street	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: U.S. Route 7 North — 14.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rutland, VT and Burlington, VT.

Start on US 4

9 ft · 5 sec · Woodstock Avenue

Turn right onto US 7

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 7

14 mi · 23 min · U.S. Route 7 North

Continue on US 7; VT 73

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Center Street

Continue on US 7; VT 73

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Conant Square

Continue on US 7

11 mi · 16 min · Grove Street

Continue on US 7

4.0 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 7 South

Continue on US 7; VT 125

1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

Enter roundabout onto US 7

375 ft · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

Continue on US 7

10 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

Continue on US 7

3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

Continue on US 7

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on US 7

6.8 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

Continue on US 7

1.0 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 7

139 ft · 2 sec · Shelburne Street

Continue on US 7

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

Continue on US 7 Alternate

0.8 mi · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

Turn right onto Main Street

504 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

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 33.3 miles from Rutland, VT, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.1 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 15 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.3 miles or 54m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rutland, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rutland, VT

This is one driving day of about 66.6 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Rutland, VT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 7 North for about 14.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Rutland, VT · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, 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.

Popular next leg

Bristol, VT to Burlington, VT

29.7 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Brandon, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Rutland, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Burlington, Vermont

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 66.6

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Roots the Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutland, Vermont

0.4 mi

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Burlington, Vermont

1.8 mi

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 66.6

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Roots the Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Rutland, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18027477414

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 66.6

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.8

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 66.6

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 66.6

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.72 one way

$21.44 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$11.80	$23.59
premium	$4.86	$12.75	$25.51
diesel	$5.61	$14.70	$29.41

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: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20	$6.99	$3.20
Efficient EV	16.7	$5.83	$2.66
EV Truck/SUV	26.6	$9.32	$4.26

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

Rutland, VT

Night in Rutland on Thursday

Local time

9:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, VT

Night in Burlington on Thursday

Local time

9:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Bristol, VT

33 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

15 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 47m 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 Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are U.S. Route 7 North, Ethan Allen Highway, Grove Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Rutland, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.72 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 Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 47m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The route from Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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