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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Duxbury, VT is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.76 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.8 mi
36.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.8 mi
Kilometers
36.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.76 mi
Kilometers
44.68 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duxbury
Tue, Jun 2, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Tue, Jun 2, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-06-02T13:16
Arrive Duxbury
Tue, Jun 2, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
VT

Place in Vermont, United States of America

From South Burlington
13.9 mi
00h 18m
To Duxbury
13.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    643 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    1269 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    47 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    890 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    851 ft · 18 sec · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1305 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    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 Duxbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
24.9 mi · 90%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 4%
Williston Road
0.74 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 100
0.4 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.26 mi · 1%
U.S. Route 2
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 18m from South Burlington
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Duxbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from South Burlington and 13.9 miles from Duxbury.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Duxbury.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

13 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

21 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

35 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

41 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Duxbury. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.7 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Duxbury

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,307
Coordinates44.3270000, -72.7526200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Duxbury (-72.75262, 44.327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.52
Diesel $6.00 $5.88 $11.75

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Duxbury. The current time is 13:16:40.

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.