Origin
Hinesburg, VT
Late night in Hinesburg on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesburg, VT to South Burlington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesburg, VT
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South Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Hinesburg to South Burlington, you can expect a brief 10.7-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This trip is perfect as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 116, Hinesburg Road, and Williston Road to complete the transit. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive within the Northeast region. Since the origin and destination are both located in Vermont, the transition between these two points is seamless and straightforward. It serves as a practical, efficient connection for anyone needing to bridge the gap between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Hinesburg Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Williston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesburg, VT and South Burlington, VT.
1
Start on VT 116
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 116
2
Continue on VT 116
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hinesburg Road
3
Turn right onto US 2
177 ft
·
31 sec
·
Williston Road
4
Continue on US 2
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williston Road
5
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 2 / Williston Road
Turn right onto US 2 / Williston Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 2 / Williston Road
Continue onto US 2 / Williston Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
South Burlington, VT
Late night in South Burlington on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 10.7-mile route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with a 60% highway share. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the transition from rural connectors to more developed thoroughfares. A significant portion of your travel includes a 6.4-mile stretch along Vermont Route 116, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. As you progress toward South Burlington, the road character shifts from the winding nature of local backroads to the more structured environment of Williston Road. Expect a straightforward, functional drive that moves you efficiently through the landscape without the monotony of long-haul interstate cruising.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near US 2 / Williston Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hinesburg, VT to South Burlington, VT is easy. At 17m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (US 2 / Williston Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 2 / Williston Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Vermont Route 116. 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 10.6 miles (US 2 / Williston Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 2 / Williston Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Burlington, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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