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

The driving distance from Marshfield, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
54.13 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.12 mi
66.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.13 mi
Kilometers
87.12 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Tue, May 5, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Marshfield
Tue, May 5, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-05-05T09:54
Arrive South Burlington
Tue, May 5, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Marshfield
27 mi
00h 30m
To South Burlington
27.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
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 Marshfield and South Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 11 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    6.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  6. 6

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  9. 9

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    35.4 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

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

    1291 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Williston Road

    3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
36.7 mi · 68%
U.S. Route 2
13.6 mi · 25%
River Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Williston Road
0.6 mi · 1%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Berlin Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

35.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 30m from Marshfield
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marshfield 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 Marshfield to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Marshfield and 27.1 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.17 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates44.3508900, -72.3539900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-72.353759, 44.35088)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.07
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.53 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $6.00 $11.45 $22.91

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 Marshfield and South Burlington. The current time is 09:54:44.

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.