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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Danville, VT is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
67.33 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.04 mi
82.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.04 mi
Kilometers
82.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.33 mi
Kilometers
108.36 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sat, May 30, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Sat, May 30, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-30T20:32
Arrive Danville
Sat, May 30, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From South Burlington
33.6 mi
00h 43m
To Danville
33.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.9 mi · 21 min · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Peacham Road

    99 m · 14 sec · Peacham Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Street

    56 m · 11 sec · Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Brainerd Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Brainerd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brainerd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
35.7 mi · 53%
U.S. Route 2
26 mi · 39%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 2%
Williston Road
0.74 mi · 1%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 43m from South Burlington
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from South Burlington and 33.7 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Danville. Straight-line distance: 51.04 mi (82.14 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Danville

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,105
Coordinates44.4111700, -72.1392600
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Danville (-72.13926, 44.41117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.56 $21.13
Premium $4.86 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $6.00 $14.21 $28.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Danville. The current time is 20:32:33.

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.