Middlebury: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Middlebury in Middlebury, Vermont? The nearest airport is BTV (Burlington, 45 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
BTV
Burlington
Drive to campus
45 min
without traffic
Backup airport
ALB
Albany
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 273 mi | 5 h 34 m | Either |
| Chicago, IL | 879 mi | 17 h 56 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 1096 mi | 22 h 22 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 1756 mi | 35 h 50 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2928 mi | 59 h 45 m | Fly |
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