How far is Pownal, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Pownal, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pownal and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pownal and South Burlington.
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Start on Vermont Route 346
20 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 346
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Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
847 ft · 39 sec · Oak Hill School Road
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Turn right onto Ladd Brook Road
116 m · 23 sec · Ladd Brook Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 7
7.9 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Merge slight right onto North Street
1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
111 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Case Street
6 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Continue on South 116 Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
2605 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
8.7 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Hinesburg Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road
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Turn right onto Williston Road
54 m · 32 sec · 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 Pownal and South Burlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pownal and 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 Pownal to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Pownal and 66.5 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pownal and Chance Rain Showers near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
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 Rutland.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pownal and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 117.59 mi (189.25 km).
#1 Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.7656400, -73.2359400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.78 | $45.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.13 | $56.25 |
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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