How far is Addison, VT from South Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Addison, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.91 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.94 mi
43.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.94 mi
Kilometers
43.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.91 mi
Kilometers
48.13 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Addison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive South Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Addison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Charlotte
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

From Addison
15.1 mi
00h 23m
To South Burlington
14.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and South Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and South Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 17 West

    24 m · 8 sec · Vermont Route 17 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 22A

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 22A

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington

    1291 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Williston Road

    3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and South Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 41%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 22A
4.94 mi · 17%
West Main Street
1.51 mi · 5%
I 89
1.24 mi · 4%
I 89 North
1.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 23m from Addison
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Addison and Mostly Sunny near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Addison and 14.8 miles from South Burlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Addison and Mostly Sunny near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlotte, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlotte.

RAIL

Westport station

20 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

24 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

33 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.35 km).

Addison

#1 Addison

Town in Vermont

Population1,320
Coordinates44.0886700, -73.3026200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.30266, 44.088673)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.20
Diesel $6.00 $6.30 $12.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and South Burlington. The current time is 00:26:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.