How far is Hinesburg, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Hinesburg, VT to Burlington, VT is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.56 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.3 mi
18.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.3 mi
Kilometers
18.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.56 mi
Kilometers
23.43 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Mon, May 25, 6:24 PM EDT
Return by in Hinesburg
Mon, May 25, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinesburg
2026-05-25T18:01
Arrive Burlington
Mon, May 25, 6:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hinesburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
South Burlington
VT

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Hinesburg
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Burlington
8.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
67°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hinesburg and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 116

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 116

  2. 2

    Continue on Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Williston Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Williston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinesburg and 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
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
6.4 mi · 44%
Hinesburg Road
4.25 mi · 29%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 8%
Williston Road
1.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Start on Vermont Route 116

6.4 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Burlington
00h 11m from Hinesburg
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hinesburg and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hinesburg to Burlington?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

South Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Hinesburg and 8.1 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Hinesburg and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near South Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

6 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

25 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

34 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinesburg and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.19 km).

Hinesburg

#1 Hinesburg

Town in Vermont

Population4,522
Coordinates44.3292200, -73.1106800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 116 (-73.110304, 44.329252)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.02
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.01 $4.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.27 $4.55
Premium $4.86 $2.48 $4.96
Diesel $6.00 $3.06 $6.12

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinesburg and Burlington. The current time is 18:01:26.

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.