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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Bradford, VT is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
72.03 mi
01h 41m
Flight
61.12 mi
98.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.12 mi
Kilometers
98.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.03 mi
Kilometers
115.92 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Thu, Apr 16, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-04-16T03:18
Arrive Bradford
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From South Burlington
36 mi
00h 50m
To Bradford
36.1 mi
00h 50m

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
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.1 mi · 44 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre

    3102 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    40 m · 2 sec · East Barre Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2163 ft · 37 sec · East Barre Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 25

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Waits River Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
38.3 mi · 53%
Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 15%
William Scott Memorial Highway
6.06 mi · 8%
Waits River Road
5.34 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 62
4.38 mi · 6%
East Barre Road
2.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 50m from South Burlington
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Burlington and Rain Showers near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Bradford?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from South Burlington and 36.1 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Burlington and Rain Showers near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 61.12 mi (98.36 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Bradford

#2 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Bradford (-72.12898, 43.99257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.32 $22.64
Premium $4.86 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $6.00 $15.23 $30.46

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 Bradford. The current time is 03:18:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.