Origin
Addison, VT
Late night in Addison on Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addison, VT to South Burlington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, VT
Andrea Davis
South Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Addison, VT to South Burlington, VT is 30.3 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Ethan Allen Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that feels more like navigating through towns than a long-haul journey. It's a straightforward trip, perfect if you're looking for a quick transfer between locations without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route has a "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. With only 26% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads like Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road, and Vermont Route 22A. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 12.3 miles along Ethan Allen Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ethan Allen Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West): Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West
Turn right onto VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West
Navigation decision point
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
4
27 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 189
Merge onto I 189 toward I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 89
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
4
29.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: South Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
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 Addison, VT to South Burlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
Saint Albans
26.8 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 89 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Williston Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, VT and South Burlington, VT.
1
Start on this road
127 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto VT 17
80 ft
·
7 sec
·
Vermont Route 17 West
3
Turn left onto VT 22A
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
4
Continue on VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
6
Turn left onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
7
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
8
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Use the slight right / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Toward I 89
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
12
Merge onto I 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 89
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
14
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Williston Road
15
Continue on US 2
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williston Road
16
Arrive at destination
US 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Addison, VT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Addison, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Burlington, VT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into South Burlington, VT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Charlotte, VT
15 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
13 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
53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Addison, VT to South Burlington, VT covers 30.3 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road, Vermont Route 22A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Addison, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 West): Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Addison, VT to South Burlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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