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

The driving distance from Newport, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.67 mi
01h 44m
Flight
57.46 mi
92.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.46 mi
Kilometers
92.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.67 mi
Kilometers
118.56 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Tue, May 5, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Tue, May 5, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-05-05T06:56
Arrive South Burlington
Tue, May 5, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Newport
36.4 mi
00h 52m
To South Burlington
37.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
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 Newport and South Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Square

    65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1737 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Third Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Third Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1724 ft · 30 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2975 ft · 50 sec · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Coventry Street

    1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    4.7 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 14

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    16.6 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 15

  16. 16

    Continue on Jericho Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jericho Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Essex Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Essex Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Industrial Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Industrial Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
16.7 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 58 West
8.31 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 5
4.74 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 100C
4.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

16.6 mi · 00h 28m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 52m from Newport
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Newport 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 Newport to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Newport and 37.3 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newport and Rain Showers Likely near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 57.46 mi (92.48 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States

Population3,121
Coordinates44.9364400, -72.2051000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.205097, 44.936393)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

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 Newport and South Burlington. The current time is 06:56:39.

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.