South Burlington, VT Road Trips

Drivers starting from South Burlington, VT have 14 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 54 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from South Burlington, VT head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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Trip Routes

28

Longest Drive

153 mi

Newfane, VT

Quickest Drive

16m

Shelburne, VT

Plan Around South Burlington, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if South Burlington, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Newfane, VT to South Burlington, VT 153 mi · 3h 9m Chester, VT to South Burlington, VT 133.3 mi · 2h 41m Rockingham, VT to South Burlington, VT 125.3 mi · 2h 28m North Bennington, VT to South Burlington, VT 122.2 mi · 3h 13m

Continue From South Burlington, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

South Burlington, VT to Hartland, VT 99.4 mi · 1h 57m South Burlington, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 76 mi · 1h 37m South Burlington, VT to Bradford, VT 72 mi · 1h 41m South Burlington, VT to Bethel, VT 70.7 mi · 1h 26m

Trips from South Burlington, VT

South Burlington, VT to Hartland, VT

99.4 mi 1h 57m

South Burlington, VT to St Johnsbury, VT

76 mi 1h 37m

South Burlington, VT to Bradford, VT

72 mi 1h 41m

South Burlington, VT to Bethel, VT

70.7 mi 1h 26m

South Burlington, VT to Danville, VT

67.3 mi 1h 26m

South Burlington, VT to Chittenden, VT

67 mi 1h 47m

South Burlington, VT to Proctor, VT

65.5 mi 1h 44m

South Burlington, VT to Fair Haven, VT

65.5 mi 1h 48m

South Burlington, VT to Orange County, VT

65.4 mi 1h 38m

South Burlington, VT to Bristol, VT

27.6 mi 43m

Driving from South Burlington, VT

Expect an average of 54 miles and about 1h 17m behind the wheel when leaving South Burlington, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 99 miles (1h 57m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving South Burlington, VT most often head toward Hartland, VT (99.4 mi, 1h 57m), St Johnsbury, VT (76 mi, 1h 37m), Bradford, VT (72 mi, 1h 41m), Bethel, VT (70.7 mi, 1h 26m), and Danville, VT (67.3 mi, 1h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 54-mile trip from South Burlington, VT, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving South Burlington, VT and 18 routes heading into South Burlington, VT, covering 32 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 99 miles.

The longest mapped route from South Burlington, VT covers 99 miles and takes approximately 1h 57m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from South Burlington, VT runs about 54 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 54-mile trip from South Burlington, VT costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from South Burlington, VT include Hartland, VT, St Johnsbury, VT, Bradford, VT and Bethel, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.