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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Lyndon, VT is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
81.46 mi
01h 43m
Flight
57.27 mi
92.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.27 mi
Kilometers
92.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.46 mi
Kilometers
131.1 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-04-18T21:29
Arrive Lyndon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From South Burlington
40.7 mi
00h 51m
To Lyndon
40.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 41 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.8 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    929 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

    1377 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1828 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto York Street

    16 m · 2 sec · York Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
35.7 mi · 44%
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi · 40%
I 91
6.75 mi · 8%
Memorial Drive
1.54 mi · 2%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Williston Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

35.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 51m from South Burlington
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Partly Sunny near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from South Burlington and 40.8 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Burlington and Partly Sunny near Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 57.27 mi (92.17 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Lyndon

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,650
Coordinates44.5142200, -72.0109300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Lyndon (-72.01093, 44.51422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.88 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.74 gal · 21.76 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.79 $25.58
Premium $4.86 $13.94 $27.88
Diesel $6.00 $17.21 $34.42

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Lyndon. The current time is 21:29:50.

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.