How far is South Burlington, VT from Bellows Falls, VT?

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Bellows Falls, VT is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
127.63 mi
02h 31m
Flight
99.02 mi
159.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.02 mi
Kilometers
159.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.63 mi
Kilometers
205.4 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellows Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-04-16T03:19
Arrive Bellows Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From South Burlington
63.8 mi
01h 15m
To Bellows Falls
63.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Bellows Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier

    1172 ft · 51 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    88 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    955 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    3043 ft · 2 min · Rockingham Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
88.2 mi · 69%
I 91 South
34.6 mi · 27%
Rockingham Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Rockingham Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Williston Road
0.74 mi · 1%
I 91
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

88 mi · 01h 42m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
01h 15m from South Burlington
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellows Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Bellows Falls?

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from South Burlington and 63.8 miles from Bellows Falls.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellows Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Bellows Falls. Straight-line distance: 99.02 mi (159.35 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Bellows Falls

#2 Bellows Falls

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

Population2,967
Coordinates43.1334100, -72.4439800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Bellows Falls (-72.44398, 43.13341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.50
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.75 $35.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.06 $40.11
Premium $4.86 $21.86 $43.72
Diesel $6.00 $26.99 $53.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Bellows Falls. The current time is 03:19:10.

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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.