How far is Cavendish, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Cavendish, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cavendish and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cavendish and South Burlington.
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Start on Main Street
1576 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 131
13.5 mi · 23 min · Vermont Route 131
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Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Junction
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
87.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington
1291 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto Williston Road
3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cavendish and South Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
87.9 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cavendish and Sunny near South Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cavendish to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Cavendish and 60.7 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Cavendish and Sunny near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cavendish and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 80.03 mi (128.79 km).
#1 Cavendish
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,415 |
| Coordinates | 43.3820200, -72.6081500 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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