Origin
South Burlington, VT
Afternoon in South Burlington on Thursday
Local time
3:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Bridport, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ethan Allen Highway, Vermont Route 22A, Shelburne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from South Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 116 / Hinesburg Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 6 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 (VT 116 / Hinesburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Kennedy Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VT 116 / Hinesburg Road
Turn left onto VT 116 / Hinesburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Kennedy Drive
Turn sharp right onto Kennedy Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 189 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 189 West
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
VT 22A / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hinesburg Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kennedy Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington, VT and Bridport, VT.
1
Start on US 2
100 ft
·
11 sec
·
Williston Road
2
Turn left onto VT 116
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hinesburg Road
3
Turn sharp right onto Kennedy Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennedy Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 189 West
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 189
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
8
Continue on US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
9
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on VT 22A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
12
Arrive at destination
VT 22A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from South Burlington, VT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from South Burlington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridport, VT
The final approach into Bridport, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bridport, VT
Afternoon in Bridport on Thursday
Local time
3:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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
1h 4m 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 South Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ethan Allen Highway, Vermont Route 22A, Shelburne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from South Burlington, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.02 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 is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 116 / Hinesburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Kennedy Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Burlington, VT to Bridport, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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