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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Hinesburg, VT is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
10.68 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.97 mi
16.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.97 mi
Kilometers
16.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.68 mi
Kilometers
17.18 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinesburg
Mon, May 25, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Mon, May 25, 7:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-25T18:51
Arrive Hinesburg
Mon, May 25, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From South Burlington
5.3 mi
00h 08m
To Hinesburg
5.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 116

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
6.4 mi · 60%
Hinesburg Road
4.26 mi · 40%
Williston Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

5.44 mi · 00h 08m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 08m from South Burlington
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving South Burlington and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Hinesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from South Burlington and 5.3 miles from Hinesburg.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around South Burlington and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Hinesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Hinesburg. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Hinesburg

Town in Vermont

Population4,522
Coordinates44.3292200, -73.1106800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Hinesburg (-73.11068, 44.32922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.69 $3.39
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $6.00 $2.28 $4.56

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 Hinesburg. The current time is 18:51:31.

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.