Boston to Burlington Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Boston, MA to Burlington, VT (220 miles). Connects Boston to Vermont via I-93/I-89.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Boston to Burlington?
Boston to Burlington is a 220-mile lane paying about $561 - $649 per load, near $2.55 - $2.95 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, cross-border-connected freight and biotech/life-sciences freight.
- Distance
- 220 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $561 - $649
- Rate per mile
- $2.55 - $2.95
- Transit time
- Same day / 4 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and shift with fuel prices and winter weather. See our dispatch fee structure.
Boston to Burlington
Boston to Burlington is a 220-mile, roughly 3.5-hour run north on I-93 and I-89, connecting Massachusetts's biotech hub to Vermont's largest city and a key gateway for US-Canada freight. Old Dominion Freight Line's Burlington service center connects shippers to Montreal and Quebec, positioning this corridor as a cross-border link.
Origin
Boston, MA
Destination
Burlington, VT
Distance
220 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 4 hrs
Average Rate
$561 - $649
Rate per Mile
$2.55 - $2.95
220-mile lane, about 3.5 hours on I-93 and I-89
Burlington serves as a key gateway for freight traveling between the US and Canada
Old Dominion Freight Line's Burlington service center connects shippers to Montreal and Quebec
Boston to Burlington: route facts a driver should know
GlobalFoundries just announced a $16 billion investment near Burlington
GlobalFoundries announced a $16 billion plan in June 2025 to expand US semiconductor manufacturing, with a portion funding gallium nitride chip development at its Essex Junction plant near Burlington, which already employs about 1,800 people.
Source: Vermont Business Magazine, GlobalFoundries investment coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Vermont led the nation in maple syrup production again in 2025
Vermont produced 3.06 million gallons of maple syrup in 2025, leading the country, from 8.35 million taps, generating $95 million in revenue the year before.
Source: Vermont Agency of Agriculture. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Boston to Burlington?
About $218.98 this week. The lane is 220 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 34 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.47 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 220 mi
- Diesel needed
- 34 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $218.98
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, cross-border-connected freight and biotech/life-sciences freight fill the trailers heading north.
- Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing Equipment
- Agricultural Products
What makes the Boston to Burlington lane difficult?
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
Winter weather in Vermont and New Hampshire can affect road conditions from November through March
Winter weather in Vermont and New Hampshire can affect road conditions from November through March.
Cross-border-connected freight can require additional documentation
Cross-border-connected freight can require additional documentation.
What freight moves on the Boston to Burlington lane?
What travels between Boston and Burlington, and why the US-Canada gateway role matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Manufacturing Equipment
- •Agricultural Products
Secondary Commodities
- •Cross-border-connected freight (Montreal, Quebec)
- •Biotech/life-sciences-connected freight
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Cross-border-connected freight (steady)
- •Biotech-connected freight (steady)
When is the Boston to Burlington lane busiest?
Retail timing and steady cross-border freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays and during winter weather.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady cross-border-connected freight year-round
- •Summer freight demand
Hurricane Risk?
None. Winter weather through Vermont and New Hampshire is this corridor's real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, with maple syrup freight peaking during the late-winter sugaring season and dairy freight running consistently all year.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Boston to Burlington lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need documentation.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical for this haul.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical cross-border-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fast winter delivery without checking road conditions.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Boston to Burlington
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At 220 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run.
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Semiconductor component freight is worth asking about given the growing chip plant near Burlington.
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Agricultural freight, maple syrup and dairy especially, is common here too.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Boston to Burlington lane?
Burlington's US-Canada gateway role makes a southbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Burlington, VT
- •Regional distribution hubs near Burlington
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 20-25%
With connections to Montreal and Quebec, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Burlington's food/beverage and tech manufacturing gives you some backhaul chances, though volume is lower than on coastal Northeast lanes.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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The Burlington-area semiconductor buildout gives you real backhaul options for specialized freight.
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Boston's own port and biotech freight base keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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Vermont's dairy and maple industries keep agricultural freight flowing in both directions.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Boston to Burlington lane?
Three notes before this cross-border-gateway run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Check Vermont and New Hampshire winter conditions before a late-fall through early-spring run.
Confirm documentation requirements before hauling cross-border-connected freight.
Vermont's dairy industry, worth $5.4 billion a year, keeps steady freight moving even outside the maple season.
Boston to Burlington Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Burlington's Canada gateway role, and winter weather.
The lane data shows about $561 - $649 per load, or $2.55 - $2.95 a mile, across 220 miles.
It serves as a key gateway for freight traveling between the US and Canada, with connections to Montreal and Quebec.
About 3.5 hours for the 220 miles.
Reasonably, given the city's role as a US-Canada freight gateway.
Other Massachusetts freight lanes we dispatch
- Boston to Rochester
- Boston to New Haven
- Boston to Richmond
- Boston to New York
- Boston to Hartford
- Boston to Providence
Local resources
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Dry Van owner-operator, Midwest: +$1,950/week after moving to $2.65/mi on produce / auto parts freight.
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