The drive from Bellows Falls, VT to South Burlington, VT covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, I 91, Rockingham Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.9 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
63.6 miles from Bellows Falls, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 127.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 127.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.9 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.4 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Jun...
3
3.7 mi into trip|~6m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
38.2 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
3
38.4 mi into trip|~46m in|I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
126.4 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: South Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
87.9 mi
1h 41m
I 91
34.6 mi
40m
Rockingham Road
2.2 mi
3m
Rockingham Street
1.2 mi
2m
Williston Road
0.6 mi
1m
Westminster Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 87.9 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellows Falls, VT and South Burlington, VT.
1
Start on US 5
312 ft·5 sec·Westminster Street
2
Continue on US 5
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockingham Street
3
Continue on US 5
2.2 mi·3 min·Rockingham Road
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
5
Merge onto I 91
35 mi·40 min·I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
7
Merge onto I 89
88 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
9
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·Williston Road
10
Continue on US 2
87 ft·2 sec·Williston Road
11
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from Bellows Falls, VT, or about 1h 15m 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 2m
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 Bellows Falls, 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 Bellows Falls, VT
This is one driving day of about 127.2 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Bellows Falls, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Bellows Falls, VT
· 1h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Bellows Falls, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.9 miles.
Arriving in South Burlington, VT
The final approach into South Burlington, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Burlington, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Zaytoona Restaurant
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
South Burlington, Vermont
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 127.2
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 43.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.48 one way
$40.95 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$22.53
$45.06
premium
$4.86
$24.36
$48.72
diesel
$5.61
$28.08
$56.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.2
0
$13.36
$6.11
Efficient EV
31.8
0
$11.13
$5.09
EV Truck/SUV
50.9
0
$17.81
$8.14
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 15, 2026
Origin
Bellows Falls, VT
Night
in Bellows Falls on Friday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Burlington, VT
Night
in South Burlington on Friday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
64 mi in
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
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
2h 30m 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 Bellows Falls, VT to South Burlington, VT covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, I 91, Rockingham Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.6 miles from Bellows Falls, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.48 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bellows Falls, VT to South Burlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
