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

The driving distance from Newbury, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
78.82 mi
01h 36m
Flight
61.21 mi
98.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.21 mi
Kilometers
98.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.82 mi
Kilometers
126.85 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Mon, May 25, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Newbury
Mon, May 25, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbury
2026-05-25T08:57
Arrive South Burlington
Mon, May 25, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbury
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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Newbury
40 mi
00h 48m
To South Burlington
38.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chapel Street

    46 m · 6 sec · Chapel Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street South

    1766 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 5 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street North

    3133 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 302

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 302

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 302

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 302

  8. 8

    Continue on Scott Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    38 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

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

    1291 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Williston Road

    3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newbury and South Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
38.3 mi · 49%
William Scott Memorial Highway
9.62 mi · 12%
Scott Highway
7.89 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi · 6%
Route 302
4.73 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

38 mi · 00h 44m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 48m from Newbury
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Newbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Newbury and 38.8 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 61.21 mi (98.51 km).

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#1 Newbury

Town in Vermont

Population2,145
Coordinates44.0792300, -72.0584200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Chapel Street (-72.058342, 44.079346)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.93
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.97 $21.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.86 $13.51 $27.01
Diesel $6.00 $16.67 $33.34

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 Newbury and South Burlington. The current time is 08:57:11.

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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.