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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Concord, VT is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
83.54 mi
01h 48m
Flight
63.23 mi
101.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.23 mi
Kilometers
101.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.54 mi
Kilometers
134.45 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 2, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Sat, May 2, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-02T11:47
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 2, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From South Burlington
41.7 mi
00h 54m
To Concord
41.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.5 mi · 41 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street

    592 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Portland Street

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
35.7 mi · 43%
U.S. Route 2
33.4 mi · 40%
U.S. Route 2 East
3.08 mi · 4%
Portland Street
2.91 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.02 mi · 2%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

35.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 54m from South Burlington
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Burlington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from South Burlington and 41.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Burlington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Concord. Straight-line distance: 63.23 mi (101.76 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
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#2 Concord

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,204
Coordinates44.4289500, -71.8900900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Concord (-71.89009, 44.42895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.15 $26.30
Premium $4.86 $14.33 $28.66
Diesel $6.00 $17.69 $35.38

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Concord. The current time is 11:47:35.

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.