This 153-mile drive from Newfane, VT, to South Burlington, VT, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-89 and I-91, this trip is a highway-focused journey ideal for a single day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it's an economical option for exploring Vermont. The route offers a straightforward path, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll stay within the Northeast region for the entirety of this Vermont-to-Vermont excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Newfane, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
87.9 mi
1h 41m
I 91
51.6 mi
59m
East West Road
3.5 mi
8m
Vermont Route 30
2.9 mi
5m
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
3m
West River Road
2 mi
3m
School House Road
0.9 mi
2m
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 Newfane, VT and South Burlington, VT.
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Start on West Street
150 ft·5 sec·West Street
2
Turn right onto VT 30
2.9 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 30
3
Continue on VT 30
2.0 mi·3 min·West River Road
4
Turn left
416 ft·11 sec
5
At end of road, turn right onto East West Road
3.5 mi·8 min·East West Road
6
Continue on School House Road
0.9 mi·2 min·School House Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 5
2.5 mi·3 min·Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 5
0.2 mi·16 sec·Main Street
9
Turn sharp right onto Putney Landing Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Putney Landing Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
11
Merge onto I 91
52 mi·59 min·I 91
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
13
Merge onto I 89
88 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 89
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
15
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·Williston Road
16
Continue on US 2
87 ft·2 sec·Williston Road
17
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Starting early can help you avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach South Burlington. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 87.9 miles, you can plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24, and consider a quick refuel before embarking on the longer interstate segments. A specific tip for this route: utilize the efficient interstate system to cover ground quickly, but be prepared for the highway focus and plan your stops accordingly to ensure comfort.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.5 miles from Newfane, VT, or about 1h 38m 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 34 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Newfane, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newfane, VT
This is one driving day of about 153 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Newfane, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 64 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5 mi into trip|~9m in|East West Road
At end of road, turn right onto East West Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip|~19m in|US 5 / Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 5 / Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
6
12 mi into trip|~23m in|Putney Landing Road
Turn sharp right onto Putney Landing Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
12.3 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
64 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.63 one way
$49.26 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$27.10
$54.20
premium
$4.86
$29.30
$58.60
diesel
$5.61
$33.78
$67.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.9
0
$16.06
$7.34
Efficient EV
38.3
0
$13.39
$6.12
EV Truck/SUV
61.2
0
$21.42
$9.79
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Newfane, VT
Night
in Newfane on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Burlington, VT
Night
in South Burlington on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
3h 9m 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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 68.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 153-mile route, with 93% of your travel occurring on major interstates like I-89 and I-91. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 87.9 miles on I-89, meaning extended periods of steady driving. While the focus is on highway travel, don't be surprised by the inclusion of East West Road, which might offer a brief change of pace. Overall, this drive is characterized by its speed and directness, prioritizing getting you to your destination efficiently.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near East West Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (East West Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 5 / Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Putney Landing Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,467 ft314 ft
Total Climb
1,391 ft
Total Descent
1,630 ft
Highest Point
1,467 ft
~109.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,152 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 153 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 5 miles (East West Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 5 / Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Putney Landing Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at South Burlington, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
