How far is South Burlington, VT from Fairfax, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Fairfax, VT is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Fairfax.
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Start on Williston Road
2931 ft · 1 min · Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax
1028 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Fairfax.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving South Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from South Burlington and 12.4 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.52 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,917 |
| Coordinates | 44.6653300, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-73.00875, 44.66533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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