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Boston, MA to Burlington, VT Road Trip — Best Stops Along the Way

The best attractions, restaurants, and scenic stops between Boston, MA and Burlington, VT. 217 mi, approximately 3 hours 20 mins of driving. Real drive times, real ratings, real photos.

Boston, MA→Burlington, VT

217 mi · 3 hours 20 mins drive · 12 stops found

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12 stops along the way

Boston Common, Boston, MA 02111
1

Boston Common

Boston, MA 02111

6 min from Boston4.7 (38,214)NatureAttraction
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Bunker Hill Monument, Charlestown, MA 02129
2

Bunker Hill Monument

Charlestown, MA 02129

12 min from Boston4.6 (7,048)HistoryAttraction
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Middlesex Fells Reservation, Stoneham, MA 02180
3

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Stoneham, MA 02180

17 min from Boston4.7 (5,468)NatureAttraction
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Minute Man National Historical Park, MA 01773, USA
4

Minute Man National Historical Park

MA 01773, USA

28 min from Boston4.7 (3,244)NatureAttraction
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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA 01773
5

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Lincoln, MA 01773

31 min from Boston4.7 (2,005)HistoryAttraction
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Dungeon Rock, Lynn, MA 01905
6

Dungeon Rock

Lynn, MA 01905

36 min from Boston4.6 (42)Attraction
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Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell, MA 01852
7

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center

Lowell, MA 01852

40 min from Boston4.5 (3,949)HistoryNature
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Painted Wall, Derry, NH 03038
8

Painted Wall

Derry, NH 03038

46 min from Boston4.8 (4)Attraction
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Hammond Castle Museum, Gloucester, MA 01930
9

Hammond Castle Museum

Gloucester, MA 01930

50 min from Boston4.6 (2,797)HistoryAttraction
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Massabesic Lake, Auburn, NH 03032
10

Massabesic Lake

Auburn, NH 03032

54 min from Boston4.7 (558)NatureAttraction
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LOK'd! Room Escape, next to Best Buy, 1500 S Willow St
11

LOK'd! Room Escape

next to Best Buy, 1500 S Willow St

55 min from Boston4.3 (200)Attraction
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Weston Observatory, Manchester, NH 03104
12

Weston Observatory

Manchester, NH 03104

55 min from Boston4.3 (55)Attraction
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive from Boston, MA to Burlington, VT?

The drive from Boston, MA to Burlington, VT is 217 mi, taking approximately 3 hours 20 mins without stops. With stops for food, gas, and sightseeing, plan for a full day.

What are the best stops between Boston, MA and Burlington, VT?

The best stops include scenic overlooks, state parks, historic towns, and local restaurants along the route. Check the stop cards above for top-rated options with real drive times and ratings from Google.

Is the Boston to Burlington drive scenic?

Yes. The route between Boston, MA and Burlington, VT passes through several interesting areas. The stops listed above highlight the best scenic, cultural, and food destinations along the way.

Should I make the Boston to Burlington trip a road trip or just drive straight through?

We recommend making it a road trip. The stops between Boston, MA and Burlington, VT are worth the detour. Most add less than 30 minutes to your total drive and offer experiences you won't find at highway rest stops.

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