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

The driving distance from Barton, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.63 mi
01h 45m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.63 mi
Kilometers
116.89 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Tue, May 5, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in Barton
Tue, May 5, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barton
2026-05-05T17:36
Arrive South Burlington
Tue, May 5, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barton
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
Morristown
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Barton
40.6 mi
00h 52m
To South Burlington
32.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1291 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Village Square

    50 m · 7 sec · Village Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    818 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Glover Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Glover Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Glover Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Glover Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dry Pond Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Dry Pond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 16

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 16

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Mill Street

    1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    600 ft · 13 sec · Lower Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jersey Heights

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights

  17. 17

    Continue on Laporte Road

    889 ft · 23 sec · Laporte Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  27. 27

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

    1291 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Williston Road

    3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barton 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
24.8 mi · 34%
Vermont Route 15 West
11.5 mi · 16%
Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi · 16%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 8%
Laporte Road
4.81 mi · 7%
Dry Pond Road
4.49 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 52m from Barton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Barton and Rain Showers Likely near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Barton and 32.1 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Barton and Rain Showers Likely near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morristown, 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 Morristown.

RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

33 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

39 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

46 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barton and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.72 km).

Barton

#1 Barton

Town in Vermont

Population2,455
Coordinates44.7481000, -72.1762100
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.176184, 44.748106)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Barton and South Burlington. The current time is 17:36:33.

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.