How far is Putney, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Putney, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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 Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Putney and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putney and South Burlington.
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Start on Main Street
2561 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Putney Landing Road
1266 ft · 27 sec · Putney Landing Road
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Take the ramp left
694 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
87.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington
1291 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto Williston Road
3088 ft · 2 min · 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 Putney and South Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
87.9 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Putney and Sunny near South Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Putney to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Putney and 70.8 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Putney and Sunny near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Putney and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 108.08 mi (173.93 km).
#1 Putney
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.9748000, -72.5217600 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.24 | $44.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
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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