How far is South Burlington, VT from Montgomery, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Montgomery, VT is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Montgomery.
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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
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Sampsonville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105 East
1.6 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 105 East
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Turn right onto Montgomery Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fuller Bridge Road
6 m · 1 sec · Fuller Bridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fuller Bridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Montgomery.
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
24.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving South Burlington and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from South Burlington and 27.4 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Burlington and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans
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 Saint Albans.
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Rouses Point station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.19 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 44.9025500, -72.6381800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-72.63818, 44.90255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.38 | $18.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.57 | $23.15 |
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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