The drive from South Burlington, VT to Wallingford, VT covers 78.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on Vermont Route 116.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.69 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
39.4 miles from South Burlington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 78.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 78.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Burlington, VT to Wallingford, VT is easy. At 2h 4m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 116 / Hinesburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.7 miles (VT 116 / South 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|VT 116 / Hinesburg Road
Turn left onto VT 116 / Hinesburg Road
Navigation decision point
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28.7 mi into trip|~44m in|VT 116 / South 116 Road
Turn left onto VT 116 / South 116 Road
Navigation decision point
4
40.8 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
Navigation decision point
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78.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|VT 140 / Depot Street
Turn right onto VT 140 / Depot Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi
26m
Franklin Street
14.1 mi
23m
North Main Street
11.3 mi
18m
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi
16m
Case Street
6.1 mi
8m
South 116 Road
5.5 mi
8m
Hinesburg Road
4.3 mi
7m
North 116 Road
4.1 mi
6m
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 Wallingford, VT.
1
Start on US 2
100 ft·11 sec·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·North 116 Road
6
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi·1 min·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·25 sec·Main Street
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi·53 sec·West Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·56 sec·Stony Hill Road
11
Turn left onto VT 116
2.1 mi·3 min·South 116 Road
12
Continue on VT 116
3.4 mi·5 min·South 116 Road
13
Continue on VT 116
6.1 mi·8 min·Case Street
14
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi·51 sec·Ossie Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7 South
16
Continue on US 7
11 mi·16 min·Ethan Allen Highway
17
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi·39 sec·Conant Square
18
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi·44 sec·Center Street
19
Continue on US 7
14 mi·23 min·Franklin Street
20
Continue on US 7
11 mi·18 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto VT 140
275 ft·9 sec·Depot Street
22
Arrive at destination
VT 140
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 39.4 miles from South Burlington, VT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.7 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 1h 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wallingford, 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 78.8 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from South Burlington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 116 for about 17.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.4 mi from South Burlington, VT
· 1h into the drive
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 70.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.69 one way
$25.37 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.96
$27.92
premium
$4.86
$15.09
$30.18
diesel
$5.61
$17.40
$34.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.6
0
$8.27
$3.78
Efficient EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.15
EV Truck/SUV
31.5
0
$11.03
$5.04
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wallingford, VT
Afternoon
in Wallingford on Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Leicester, VT
39 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 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 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 Wallingford, VT covers 78.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.4 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 $12.69 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 Wallingford, VT is easy. At 2h 4m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 116 / Hinesburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.7 miles (VT 116 / South 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point.
The route from South Burlington, VT to Wallingford, 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.
