How far is South Burlington, VT from Brandon, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Brandon, VT is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Brandon.
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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
685 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
33 m · 5 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Brandon.
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.
Vermont Route 116
Continue on Vermont Route 116
16.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Brandon?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 26.6 miles from South Burlington and 26.6 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.67 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,705 |
| Coordinates | 43.7981200, -73.0876100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brandon (-73.08761, 43.79812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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