Origin
Montgomery, VT
Late night in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, 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
1h 18m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, VT
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South Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Montgomery to South Burlington is 55.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via I 89 and Vermont Route 105, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway journey perfect for a quick trip. If you're looking for a simple, efficient drive with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. You can expect a predictable travel time and a clear path to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 24.9 mi | 29m |
| Vermont Route 105 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Sheldon Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Sampsonville Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Fisher Pond Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 105 East | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, VT and South Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Fuller Bridge Road
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fuller Bridge Road
2
Turn right onto On the Common
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
On the Common
3
Turn straight onto VT 118
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on VT 118
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 118
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 105 East
6
Continue on VT 105
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sampsonville Road
7
Continue on VT 105
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on VT 105; VT 108
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto VT 105
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Street
10
Continue on VT 105
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 105
11
Continue on VT 105
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheldon Road
12
Continue on VT 104
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fisher Pond Road
13
Continue on VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
14
Take the ramp
266 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 89
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 89
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
18
Turn straight onto US 2
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Williston Road
19
Continue on US 2
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williston Road
20
Arrive at destination
US 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Montgomery, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
On the Common
Turn right onto On the Common
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 105; VT 118 / Vermont Route 105 East
At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 118 / Vermont Route 105 East
Navigation decision point
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 89
7
29 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
4
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
$8.90 one way
$17.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Saint Albans, VT
28 mi in
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
15 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 18m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing the interstate. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.9 miles on I 89, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of your journey involves Vermont Route 105 and Sheldon Road, likely offering a different feel before merging onto the faster highway. Expect a mix of conditions, but the primary character is one of efficient travel on well-maintained roads, making it easy to cover ground.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 105. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near On the Common.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (On the Common): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (VT 105; VT 118 / Vermont Route 105 East): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 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: near the start (On the Common): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (VT 105; VT 118 / Vermont Route 105 East): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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