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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Eden, VT is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
53.07 mi
01h 19m
Flight
34.96 mi
56.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.96 mi
Kilometers
56.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.07 mi
Kilometers
85.41 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Mon, May 25, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Mon, May 25, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-24T23:47
Arrive Eden
Mon, May 25, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Fairfax
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From South Burlington
26.5 mi
00h 39m
To Eden
26.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
50°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    2931 ft · 1 min · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax

    1028 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

    8.9 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 100C

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Belvidere Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Belvidere Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belvidere Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
17.6 mi · 33%
Vermont Route 15
11.4 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 100C
8.86 mi · 17%
Main Street
6.9 mi · 13%
Highbridge Road
4.52 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

17.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 39m from South Burlington
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving South Burlington and Light Rain Likely near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from South Burlington and 26.6 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around South Burlington and Light Rain Likely near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

17 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Essex Junction station

21 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

36 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Eden. Straight-line distance: 34.96 mi (56.27 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Eden

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,364
Coordinates44.7072700, -72.5456700
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Eden (-72.54567, 44.70727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.17
Diesel $6.00 $11.21 $22.43

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Eden. The current time is 23:47:04.

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.