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

The driving distance from Rutland, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
68.91 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.98 mi
96.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.98 mi
Kilometers
96.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.91 mi
Kilometers
110.9 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Sat, May 2, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Rutland
Sun, May 3, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-05-02T21:16
Arrive South Burlington
Sat, May 2, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rutland
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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Rutland
34.5 mi
00h 47m
To South Burlington
34.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodstock Avenue

    3 m · 5 sec · Woodstock Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 47 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  6. 6

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  20. 20

    Continue on Hinesburg Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ruth Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Ruth Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Heath Street

    537 ft · 25 sec · Heath Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Williston Road

    567 ft · 14 sec · 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 Rutland 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 26%
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 20%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 16%
Case Street
6 mi · 9%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 8%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7 North

Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

14.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 47m from Rutland
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rutland and Slight 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 Rutland to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Rutland and 34.4 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rutland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Burlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 59.98 mi (96.53 km).

Rutland

#1 Rutland

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

Population4,105
Coordinates43.6106200, -72.9726100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.972644, 43.610618)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rutland and South Burlington. The current time is 21:16:27.

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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.