Vermont road trips
Best Road Trips in Vermont
20 popular Vermont drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.30/gal.
Our Vermont road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Vermont metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.30/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.30/gal Vermont regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Vermont origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Burlington → Orlando
The headline Vermont road trip — 1404 miles, about 22.6 hours of driving and roughly $165 in gas at $3.30/gal.
More top Vermont drives (19)
Pittsburgh → Burlington
524 mi · ~8.5 h · ~$62 gas
Open tripWashington → Burlington
510 mi · ~8.2 h · ~$60 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Burlington
471 mi · ~7.6 h · ~$56 gas
Open tripBurlington → Atlantic City
424 mi · ~6.8 h · ~$50 gas
Open tripBurlington → Wilmington
412 mi · ~6.6 h · ~$49 gas
Open tripBurlington → Harrisburg
408 mi · ~6.6 h · ~$48 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Burlington
388 mi · ~6.3 h · ~$46 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Burlington
358 mi · ~5.8 h · ~$42 gas
Open tripNew York → Burlington
311 mi · ~5.0 h · ~$37 gas
Open tripBurlington → Newark
310 mi · ~5.0 h · ~$37 gas
Open tripBurlington → Scranton
290 mi · ~4.7 h · ~$34 gas
Open tripRochester → Burlington
280 mi · ~4.5 h · ~$33 gas
Open tripProvidence → Burlington
242 mi · ~3.9 h · ~$29 gas
Open tripHartford → Burlington
224 mi · ~3.6 h · ~$26 gas
Open tripBoston → Burlington
215 mi · ~3.5 h · ~$25 gas
Open tripBurlington → Syracuse
209 mi · ~3.4 h · ~$25 gas
Open tripPortland → Burlington
185 mi · ~3.0 h · ~$22 gas
Open tripManchester → Burlington
159 mi · ~2.6 h · ~$19 gas
Open tripAlbany → Burlington
153 mi · ~2.5 h · ~$18 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Vermont
Top Vermont road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.30/gal.
Cheapest Vermont road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Vermont.
Long-distance road trips from Vermont
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Vermont — New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts.
Gas prices in Vermont
Estimated regular at $3.30/gal · premium $4.00 · diesel $3.90.
Best vehicles for Vermont drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Vermont
Daily driving cost estimates for major Vermont-area cities.
EV vs gas in Vermont
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Vermont trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Vermont road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Vermont. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Vermont road trip cost in fuel?
At Vermont's estimated $3.30/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.79 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Vermont EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Vermont routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.