Origin
South Burlington, VT
Morning in South Burlington on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Burlington, VT to Danville, 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 26m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Burlington, VT
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Danville, VT
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Trip Overview
South Burlington, VT to Danville, VT is 67.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via I-89 and U.S. Route 2, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience that makes for a straightforward, efficient journey. Given the short duration, it's an ideal option for a single-day excursion, offering plenty of flexibility for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 35.5 mi | 41m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 26 mi | 33m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Williston Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Montpelier Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 35.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington, VT and Danville, VT.
1
Start on US 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 89 South: Montpelier
3
Merge onto I 89
36 mi
·
41 min
·
I 89
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
5
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
7
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
9
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
10
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
11
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
12
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
13
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
14
Continue on US 2
19 mi
·
21 min
·
U.S. Route 2
15
Turn right onto Peacham Road
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
Peacham Road
16
Turn left onto Park Street
183 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Street
17
Turn left onto Brainerd Street
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brainerd Street
18
Arrive at destination
Brainerd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from South Burlington, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.3 — 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
|
US 2 / Williston Road
Depart onto US 2 / Williston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
40 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Brainerd Street
Turn left onto Brainerd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.83 one way
$21.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Danville, VT
Morning in Danville on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
1h 26m 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 route is predominantly a highway drive, with 91% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 35.5 miles on I-89, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition to U.S. Route 2 and then River Street, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains focused on efficient travel. The highway-focused profile means you can expect well-maintained roads and generally smooth driving conditions for the majority of the trip.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / Williston Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 9 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 (US 2 / Williston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Burlington, VT to Danville, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
36.5 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 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 (US 2 / Williston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Danville, 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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