How far is Fletcher, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Fletcher, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fletcher and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fletcher and South Burlington.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
42 m · 9 sec · Cambridge Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road
918 ft · 25 sec · Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fairfax Fletcher Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Fairfax Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Fletcher Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
94 m · 8 sec · River Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
2520 ft · 56 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Take the ramp right
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington
1252 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1.2 km · 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 Fletcher and South Burlington.
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.
Ethan Allen Highway
Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fletcher 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 Fletcher to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Fletcher and 15.6 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fletcher and Mostly Sunny near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
Essex Junction station
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Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fletcher and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 km).
#1 Fletcher
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,348 |
| Coordinates | 44.6833800, -72.9137500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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