The drive from Sutton, VT to South Burlington, VT covers 89.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 West, U.S. Route 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.4 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.44 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
44.8 miles from Sutton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 89.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and U.S. Route 2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.4 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 28 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 35.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2 West. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip|~16m in|US 5 / Depot Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Depot Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.4 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
16.6 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sutton, VT to South Burlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
16.4 mi in|~26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
35.4 mi
41m
U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi
28m
U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi
11m
I 91
6.5 mi
7m
Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
10m
Lynburke Road
2.7 mi
4m
Memorial Drive
1.6 mi
2m
River Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 35.4 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, VT and South Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Burke Road
182 ft·12 sec·Burke Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
157 ft·4 sec·Center Street
3
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi·10 min·Calendar Brook Road
4
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi·4 min·Lynburke Road
5
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.1 mi·11 sec·Depot Street
7
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi·1 min·Broad Street
8
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi·36 sec·Memorial Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 91
10
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi·7 min·I 91
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 21Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
12
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft·5 sec
13
Turn left onto US 2
25 mi·28 min·U.S. Route 2 West
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·12 sec·School Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi·39 sec·High Street
16
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi·11 min·U.S. Route 2
17
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi·48 sec·East Montpelier Road
18
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft·0 sec·East Montpelier Road
19
Continue on US 2
115 ft·1 sec·East Montpelier Road
20
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·River Street
21
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi·1 min·Berlin Street
22
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·Memorial Drive
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
24
Merge onto I 89
35 mi·41 min·I 89
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
26
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·Williston Road
27
Continue on US 2
87 ft·2 sec·Williston Road
28
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.8 miles from Sutton, VT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.4 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 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 42m
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 Sutton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sutton, VT
This is one driving day of about 89.7 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sutton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 35.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Sutton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
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 89.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.9
0
$9.42
$4.31
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.85
$3.59
EV Truck/SUV
35.9
0
$12.56
$5.74
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Sutton, VT
Morning
in Sutton on Saturday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Burlington, VT
Morning
in South Burlington on Saturday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 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 59m 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 Sutton, VT to South Burlington, VT covers 89.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 West, U.S. Route 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.8 miles from Sutton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.44 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Sutton, VT to South Burlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
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.
