Vermont Route 100
Covered bridges, farm stands and fall colour on the road through the Green Mountains.
- Distance
- 174 km (108 mi)
- Driving
- 1 h 56 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 4
- States
- VT
- Updated
- July 4, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 174 km (108 mi) with 4 stops, from Burlington to Quechee Gorge. About 1 h 56 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Burlington sits on the shore of Lake Champlain, with the pedestrian Church Street Marketplace and a bike path along the water. Head east on I-89 or US-2 to Waterbury, and then north on VT-100 to Stowe, a village with a white church spire at the foot of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. The toll road to the summit ridge and the gondola offer wide views in summer and fall.
Above Stowe, VT-108 climbs through the narrow, twisting Smugglers’ Notch between huge boulders; it is closed in winter and not suitable for motorhomes or trailers. Back on VT-100, the road runs south through the Mad River Valley at Waitsfield and Warren, past farm stands, covered bridges and the steep pass of Granville Gulf. Near Killington, turn east on US-4.
Woodstock is one of Vermont’s best-kept villages, with a green, a covered bridge in the center and the working farm museum at Billings Farm. A few miles east on US-4, the road crosses Quechee Gorge, where you can look down from the bridge or follow a short trail to the bottom of the 165-foot gorge.
Fall color usually peaks from late September to mid-October, and campgrounds and inns are full, so book well in advance. Many back roads are unpaved and turn muddy in April’s mud season. Watch for frost heaves on the pavement, and for moose at dusk.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Burlington
VT - 250 km
Stowe
VT - 3113 km
Woodstock
VT - 411 km
Quechee Gorge
NatureQuechee, VTA 165-foot gorge seen from the Route 4 bridge, called Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon.
Suggested stages and overnight stops
3 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Burlington → Stowe · 31 mi · 0 h 33 minOvernight nearby, for example: Smugglers Notch RV Village (12 mi); Onion River Campground (19 mi).
- Day 2: Stowe → Woodstock · 70 mi · 1 h 16 minOvernight nearby, for example: Quechee / Pine Valley Kampgrounds of America (7 mi); Mascoma Lake Campground (17 mi).
- Day 3: Woodstock → Quechee Gorge · 7 mi · 0 h 07 minOvernight nearby, for example: Quechee / Pine Valley Kampgrounds of America (2 mi); Mascoma Lake Campground (12 mi).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in November–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
FAQs
How long is Vermont Route 100?
3-day road trip of about 174 km (108 mi) with 4 stops, from Burlington to Quechee Gorge. About 1 h 56 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Vermont Route 100?
We suggest 3 days: about 1 h 56 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Vermont Route 100 start and end?
It starts in Burlington and ends in Quechee Gorge.
Which states does Vermont Route 100 pass through?
Vermont.
Where can you camp along Vermont Route 100?
OpenStreetMap lists 45 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 19 mi of the stops on this route. For example: Quechee / Pine Valley Kampgrounds of America, Mascoma Lake Campground and Apple Island Resort.
When is the best time for Vermont Route 100?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
