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Trip from South Burlington, VT to Sutton, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

90.6 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

South Burlington, VT

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Downtown Sutton, VT, VT

Sutton, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Burlington, VT to Sutton, VT covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, U.S. Route 2, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.5 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.59 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.

Midpoint

45.3 miles from South Burlington, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 35.5 mi 41m
U.S. Route 2 32.9 mi 41m
I 91 6.6 mi 7m
Calendar Brook Road 4.5 mi 10m
Lynburke Road 2.7 mi 4m
Memorial Drive 1.5 mi 2m
River Street 1.3 mi 2m
Broad Street 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 35.5 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington, VT and Sutton, VT.

1

Start on US 2

0.7 mi · 1 min · Williston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 89 South: Montpelier
3

Merge onto I 89

36 mi · 41 min · I 89
4

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
5

Continue on Memorial Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · Berlin Street
7

Turn slight left onto US 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street
8

Enter roundabout onto US 2

137 ft · 1 sec · River Street
9

Continue on US 2

97 ft · 1 sec · River Street
10

Merge onto US 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
11

Continue on US 2

7.1 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2
12

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 39 sec · High Street
13

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · School Street
14

Continue on US 2

26 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2
15

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 91
16

Merge onto I 91

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 91
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
18

Turn right onto US 5

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Memorial Drive
19

Continue on US 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
20

Continue on US 5

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Depot Street
21

At end of road, turn right onto US 5

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
22

Turn straight onto US 5

2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road
23

Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road

4.5 mi · 10 min · Calendar Brook Road
24

Turn slight right onto Center Street

157 ft · 5 sec · Center Street
25

Turn right onto Burke Road

182 ft · 8 sec · Burke Road
26

Arrive at destination

Burke Road

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from South Burlington, VT, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 20 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sutton, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Burlington, 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 South Burlington, VT

This is one driving day of about 90.6 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from South Burlington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 35.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cabot, VT

45 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

Bolton, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barre, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from South Burlington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Vermont

0.8 mi

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Vermont

1 mi

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.5

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18025400094

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 6.5

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028799901

Visit website

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.8

Montpelier, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Haybarn Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 45.3

Plainfield, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

Visit website

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 77.6

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 71.2

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 71.2

St Johnsbury, Vermont

+18003676372

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 71.2

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 77.6

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 64.7

Danville, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 71.2

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 64.7

Danville, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006635633

Visit website

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 36.5 and 82.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
36.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
40 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 2 / River Street

Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
4
81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 5 / Memorial Drive

Turn right onto US 5 / Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

5
82.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 5 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.59 one way

$29.17 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.05 $32.10
premium $4.86 $17.35 $34.70
diesel $5.61 $20.00 $40.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Other

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Tesla

1 DCFC

FLO Charging Station

Danville, Vermont

FLO

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Danville, Vermont

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 5 Other: 4 ChargePoint: 2 Tesla: 1 FLO: 1 ViaLynk: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

South Burlington, VT

Afternoon in South Burlington on Saturday

Local time

4:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sutton, VT

Afternoon in Sutton on Saturday

Local time

4:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Cabot, VT

45 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

17 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

2h 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 90.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.5 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 26 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 35.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 36.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 80.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between South Burlington, VT and Sutton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Johnsbury and Burke.

Saint Johnsbury

36.5 mi in | ~43m

Burke

80.8 mi in | ~1h 41m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from South Burlington, VT to Sutton, VT covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, U.S. Route 2, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.3 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 $14.59 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 2h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 80.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between South Burlington, VT and Sutton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Johnsbury and Burke.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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