Origin
South Burlington, VT
Evening in South Burlington on Friday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Burlington, VT to Bristol, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Bristol, VT
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Trip Overview
South Burlington, VT to Bristol, VT is 27.6 miles and takes about 43m via Vermont Route 116, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Vermont, taking you from the Northeast region to another spot in the Northeast. You'll be on a highway-focused route for most of the trip. Given the minimal driving time and distance, this is a perfect day trip. Consider it if you're looking for a quick scenic connection between two points in Vermont without a major time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 64% of the journey on such roads. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 17.7 miles along Vermont Route 116. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip. The road maintains a highway feel for a significant portion, offering a straightforward connection rather than a winding, technical drive. It's designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B without much fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 116 and Hinesburg Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 116 / Hinesburg Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Burlington, VT to Bristol, VT is easy. At 43m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (VT 116 / Hinesburg Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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VT 116 / Hinesburg Road
Turn left onto VT 116 / Hinesburg Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| Hinesburg Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Rockydale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Williston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 17.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington, VT and Bristol, VT.
1
Start on US 2
100 ft
·
11 sec
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Williston Road
2
Turn left onto VT 116
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hinesburg Road
3
Continue on VT 116
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 116
4
Continue on VT 116
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Vermont Route 116
5
Continue on VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
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North 116 Road
6
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Rockydale Road
7
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
VT 17; VT 116
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bristol, VT
Evening in Bristol on Friday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
12 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
43m 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 Bristol, VT covers 27.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 116, Hinesburg Road, North 116 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 13.8 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 $4.44 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.
The drive from South Burlington, VT to Bristol, VT is easy. At 43m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (VT 116 / Hinesburg Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from South Burlington, VT to Bristol, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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