Burlington to Stowe: drive time, shuttles and winter driving
Stowe is about 41 miles from Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV), roughly 50 minutes by car without traffic or snow via I-89 and VT-100. From downtown Burlington it's about 43 miles (55 minutes). Allow extra time on weekend mornings and storm days.
Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic or snow. Snow forecast updated .
- From BTV airport
- 50 minutes
- 41 miles
- From downtown Burlington
- 55 minutes
- 43 miles
- Snow next 7 days
- 2.6"
- Stowe
- Main route
- I-89 and VT-100
The route
I-89 southeast to exit 10 at Waterbury, then VT-100 north about 10 miles to Stowe village, where VT-108 (the Mountain Road) climbs to the resort.
Ways to get from Burlington to Stowe
Drive yourself
The most flexible option, and the only way to chase the best snow day by day. In winter, rent an AWD or 4WD vehicle with good tires.
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Green Mountain Transit's LINK bus runs from Burlington to the Waterbury Park and Ride, where Rural Community Transportation's weekday Route 100 Commuter continues to Stowe. Both are commuter-timed.
Schedules and fares โMountain Road Shuttle
Free shuttle looping through Stowe village and up the Mountain Road to the resort and Spruce Peak, November 27, 2026 to April 4, 2027.
Schedules and fares โWinter driving: what to know
- VT-108 through Smugglers' Notch, above the resort, is too steep and winding to plow and is closed from about late October to May. Come in from Waterbury on VT-100.
- VTrans follows a "safe roads at safe speeds" policy: expect snow on the road during a storm, since roads aren't bare until it ends. Interstates are cleared before rural highways.
- Plow routes can take 1.5 to 2 hours to loop, so slow down and check newengland511.org.
More tips in our guide to winter driving to ski resorts.
Tip: Park in the village and ride the free Mountain Road Shuttle up to the resort. Text RCTAlerts to 64800 for delay alerts.
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Burlington to Stowe FAQ
How long is the drive from Burlington to Stowe?
Stowe is about 41 miles from Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV), roughly 50 minutes by car without traffic or snow via I-89 and VT-100. From downtown Burlington it's about 43 miles (55 minutes). Allow extra time on weekend mornings and storm days.
Is there a shuttle or bus from Burlington to Stowe?
Yes. GMT LINK Express plus RCT Route 100 Commuter: Green Mountain Transit's LINK bus runs from Burlington to the Waterbury Park and Ride, where Rural Community Transportation's weekday Route 100 Commuter continues to Stowe. Both are commuter-timed. Mountain Road Shuttle: Free shuttle looping through Stowe village and up the Mountain Road to the resort and Spruce Peak, November 27, 2026 to April 4, 2027. Check each operator for current schedules and fares.
Do I need snow tires or chains to drive to Stowe?
VT-108 through Smugglers' Notch, above the resort, is too steep and winding to plow and is closed from about late October to May. Come in from Waterbury on VT-100.
How much snow is Stowe getting this week?
As of November 8, 2026, Stowe has 2.6" of snow forecast over the next 7 days.