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

The driving distance from South Barre, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
46.4 mi
00h 45m
Flight
38.51 mi
61.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.4 mi
Kilometers
74.67 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in South Barre
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Barre
2026-04-18T21:55
Arrive South Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Barre
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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From South Barre
23.2 mi
00h 22m
To South Burlington
23.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Barre Road

    1386 ft · 35 sec · South Barre Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 63

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington

    1291 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Williston Road

    3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Barre and South Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
41.6 mi · 90%
Vermont Route 63
3.75 mi · 8%
Williston Road
0.6 mi · 1%
South Barre Road
0.26 mi · 1%
US 2 East
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 22m from South Barre
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Barre 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 South Barre to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from South Barre and 23.2 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Barre and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Barre and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).

South Barre

#1 South Barre

City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Population1,219
Coordinates44.1770100, -72.5056600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: South Barre Road (-72.505167, 44.176788)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Barre and South Burlington. The current time is 21:55:29.

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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.