Connecting Hartland to South Burlington covers 99.5 miles of Vermont landscape, making for a straightforward drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, as it is a direct trip that does not require an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $16 for fuel to navigate the route. Since you are traveling within the Northeast, the trip is efficient and predictable. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick getaway, this highway-focused transit provides a reliable connection between these two Vermont locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Hartland, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
87.9 mi
1h 41m
I 91
9.2 mi
10m
U.S. Route 5
1.1 mi
1m
Williston Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 87.9 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, VT and South Burlington, VT.
1
Start on US 5; VT 12
1.1 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 5
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 91 North
3
Merge onto I 91
9.2 mi·10 min·I 91
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
5
Merge onto I 89
88 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
7
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·Williston Road
8
Continue on US 2
87 ft·2 sec·Williston Road
9
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning to avoid peak traffic hours will keep your transit time closer to the estimated 1 hour and 57 minutes. You won't need to worry about complex stop-overs, as there are no mandated stops required to finish the 99.5-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the long 87.9-mile stretch of I-89 to ensure you aren't caught needing a refill on the interstate. Because the route is so efficient, you can comfortably plan your arrival in South Burlington without needing to break up the drive into multiple legs.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.7 miles from Hartland, VT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Burlington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hartland, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartland, VT
This is one driving day of about 99.5 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hartland, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 87.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 98.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 North
3
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
3
10.7 mi into trip|~13m in|I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
98.7 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: South Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.02 one way
$32.04 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.62
$35.25
premium
$4.86
$19.05
$38.11
diesel
$5.61
$21.97
$43.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.45
$4.78
Efficient EV
24.9
0
$8.71
$3.98
EV Truck/SUV
39.8
0
$13.93
$6.37
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Hartland, VT
Morning
in Hartland on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Burlington, VT
Morning
in South Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Northfield, VT
50 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 17.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With a 99% highway share, this route is built for steady cruising rather than winding backroads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-89, I-91, and U.S. Route 5, which facilitate a fast-paced transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-89, where you will cover 87.9 miles of continuous highway driving. Because the profile is strictly highway-focused, the experience is consistent and lacks the technical complexity of local surface streets. Prepare for a streamlined, interstate-heavy drive that emphasizes speed and directness as you move through the state.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartland, VT to South Burlington, VT is easy. At 1h 57m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,628 ft314 ft
Total Climb
1,594 ft
Total Descent
1,864 ft
Highest Point
1,628 ft
~49.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,314 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 99.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 87.9 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Burlington, VT before heading back.
