Bristol, Connecticut to Burlington, Vermont: Road Trip Guide & Distance

194.2 miles 312.5 km · straight line
242.7 miles estimated 390.6 km · driving distance
4h 53min estimated drive time
$23 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Connecticut from Burlington, Vermont?

The distance from Bristol, Connecticut to Burlington, Vermont is 194.2 miles (312.5 km) as the crow flies. Burlington, Vermont is located N of Bristol, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 242.7 miles, taking about 4h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Connecticut in Connecticut and Burlington, Vermont in Vermont.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Connecticut and Burlington, Vermont. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, Connecticut to Burlington, Vermont

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 53min $23 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 52min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 38min $29–$85* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Connecticut & Burlington, Vermont

Quick Facts

Bristol, Connecticut
41.67°N, 72.95°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Burlington, Vermont
44.48°N, 73.21°W
America/New_York
61m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 65 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 128.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients