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

The driving distance from Salisbury, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.27 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.58 mi
63.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.58 mi
Kilometers
63.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.27 mi
Kilometers
72.85 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Tue, May 12, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive South Burlington
Tue, May 12, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Salisbury
23.1 mi
00h 32m
To South Burlington
22.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smead Road

    19 m · 8 sec · Smead Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    2561 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Salisbury Road

    962 ft · 26 sec · West Salisbury Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  17. 17

    Continue on Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    54 m · 32 sec · Williston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 39%
Case Street
6 mi · 13%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 12%
Hinesburg Road
4.25 mi · 9%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 9%
Rockydale Road
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

8.99 mi · 00h 13m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 32m from Salisbury
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Salisbury 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 Salisbury to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 23.1 miles from Salisbury and 22.1 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 39.58 mi (63.69 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

Town in Vermont

Population1,105
Coordinates43.8964500, -73.0998400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Smead Road (-73.100077, 43.896371)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.00 $9.60 $19.19

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and South Burlington. The current time is 18:15:43.

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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.