South Burlington, VT Road Trips

Drivers starting from South Burlington, VT have 13 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 76 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from South Burlington, VT head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

26

Longest Drive

153.1 mi

Newfane, VT

Quickest Drive

16m

Shelburne, VT

Plan Around South Burlington, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if South Burlington, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Newfane, VT to South Burlington, VT 153.1 mi · 2h 31m Chester, VT to South Burlington, VT 133.3 mi · 2h 41m North Bennington, VT to South Burlington, VT 122.2 mi · 3h 13m Manchester, VT to South Burlington, VT 102 mi · 2h 45m

Continue From South Burlington, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

South Burlington, VT to Chester, VT 133.4 mi · 2h 41m South Burlington, VT to North Bennington, VT 123 mi · 3h 13m South Burlington, VT to Manchester, VT 102 mi · 2h 44m South Burlington, VT to Hartland, VT 99.4 mi · 1h 57m

Trips from South Burlington, VT

South Burlington, VT to Chester, VT

133.4 mi 2h 41m

South Burlington, VT to North Bennington, VT

123 mi 3h 13m

South Burlington, VT to Manchester, VT

102 mi 2h 44m

South Burlington, VT to Hartland, VT

99.4 mi 1h 57m

South Burlington, VT to Dorset, VT

95 mi 2h 37m

South Burlington, VT to Lyndon, VT

81.5 mi 1h 43m

South Burlington, VT to St Johnsbury, VT

76 mi 1h 37m

South Burlington, VT to Bethel, VT

70.7 mi 1h 26m

South Burlington, VT to Chittenden, VT

67 mi 1h 47m

South Burlington, VT to Fair Haven, VT

65.5 mi 1h 48m

South Burlington, VT to Addison, VT

30.1 mi 53m

South Burlington, VT to Lincoln, VT

29.4 mi 48m

South Burlington, VT to Hinesburg, VT

10.7 mi 16m

Driving from South Burlington, VT

Expect an average of 76 miles and about 1h 48m behind the wheel when leaving South Burlington, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 133 miles (3h 13m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving South Burlington, VT most often head toward Chester, VT (133.4 mi, 2h 41m), North Bennington, VT (123 mi, 3h 13m), Manchester, VT (102 mi, 2h 44m), Hartland, VT (99.4 mi, 1h 57m), and Dorset, VT (95 mi, 2h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 76-mile trip from South Burlington, VT, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving South Burlington, VT and 13 routes heading into South Burlington, VT, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 133 miles.

The longest mapped route from South Burlington, VT covers 133 miles and takes approximately 3h 13m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from South Burlington, VT runs about 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 76-mile trip from South Burlington, VT costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from South Burlington, VT include Chester, VT, North Bennington, VT, Manchester, VT and Hartland, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.