How far is South Burlington, VT from Fletcher, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Fletcher, VT is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Fletcher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Fletcher.
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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 straight onto River Road
94 m · 14 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Fletcher Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fairfax Fletcher Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Fairfax Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road
918 ft · 26 sec · Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fairfax Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfax Road
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
42 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Road
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Turn left
16 m · 4 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 Fletcher.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Cloudy near Fletcher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Fletcher?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from South Burlington and 15 miles from Fletcher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Cloudy near Fletcher.
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 Fletcher. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fletcher
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,348 |
| Coordinates | 44.6833800, -72.9137500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fletcher (-72.91375, 44.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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