How far is South Burlington, VT from Arlington, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Arlington, VT is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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 Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Arlington.
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Start on Williston Road
31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Hinesburg Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
16.7 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Main Street
42.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
1567 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
144 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 313
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 7A
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 7A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Arlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
42.9 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Arlington?
The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from South Burlington and 56.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.86 one way or $31.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Brandon
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 Brandon.
Castleton station
Rutland station
Ticonderoga station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 96.19 mi (154.81 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America
| Population | 2,204 |
| Coordinates | 43.0748000, -73.1540000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-73.154, 43.0748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
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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