How far is Rochester, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Rochester, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and South Burlington.
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Start on Park Street
18 m · 3 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road
18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1157 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 North
4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100 North
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 125
13 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 125
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Continue on East Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto 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 Rochester and South Burlington.
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.
Vermont Route 125
Turn left onto Vermont Route 125
13 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Rochester and 34.2 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rochester and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.96 km).
#1 Rochester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 43.8745100, -72.8078800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
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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