How far is South Burlington, VT from Chester, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Chester, VT is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 41m.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor 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 Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Chester.
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Start on Williston Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier
1172 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
88 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
1174 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on South Main Street
2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grafton Street
22 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Chester?
The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from South Burlington and 66.7 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Chester. Straight-line distance: 88 mi (141.63 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 43.2628500, -72.5950900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-72.59509, 43.26285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.25 | $56.49 |
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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