Origin
Lincoln, VT
Afternoon in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, 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
48m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, VT
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South Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from Lincoln to South Burlington, this 29.4-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 48 minutes on the road, making it a quick and manageable commute between these two Vermont locations. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly affordable way to travel across the Northeast region. Because the total duration is under an hour, there is no need to consider an overnight stay; you can easily complete the drive in one go. Whether you are heading into the city for errands or returning home, this route offers a reliable and efficient connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| Hinesburg Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Williston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Quaker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 17.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, VT and South Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Quaker Street
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
Quaker Street
2
Continue on Quaker Street
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Quaker Street
3
Turn right onto West River Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West River Road
4
Continue on Lincoln Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
6
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
7
Continue on VT 116
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Vermont Route 116
8
Continue on VT 116
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hinesburg Road
9
Turn right onto US 2
177 ft
·
31 sec
·
Williston Road
10
Continue on US 2
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williston Road
11
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Quaker Street
Continue onto Quaker Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 2 / Williston Road
Turn right onto US 2 / Williston Road
Navigation decision point
3
29.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 2 / Williston Road
Continue onto US 2 / Williston Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in South Burlington on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 mixed drive transitions through a variety of road conditions, keeping your time behind the wheel engaging. You will spend roughly 60% of your travel time on highways, providing a nice balance between steady speeds and local navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 17.7 miles along Vermont Route 116, allowing for a consistent pace before you transition onto Hinesburg Road and North 116 Road. Because the path is not a monotonous interstate slog, you will experience a shifting environment as you move toward South Burlington. Expect a practical experience that blends the flow of a main highway with the necessary local connections to reach your destination.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 early in the drive near Quaker Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincoln, VT to South Burlington, VT is easy. At 48m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Quaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (US 2 / Williston Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 17.7 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: near the start (Quaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 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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