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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.82 mi
01h 17m
Flight
39.89 mi
64.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.89 mi
Kilometers
64.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.22 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Tue, May 12, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-12T21:12
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Saint Albans
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From South Burlington
27.4 mi
00h 38m
To Montgomery
27.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    2931 ft · 1 min · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105

  9. 9

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sampsonville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 105 East

    1.6 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 105 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fuller Bridge Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Fuller Bridge Road

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
24.8 mi · 45%
Vermont Route 105
11 mi · 20%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 8%
Sampsonville Road
3.71 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.5 mi · 5%
Montgomery Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Albans
00h 38m from South Burlington
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

31 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Rouses Point station

31 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.19 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Montgomery

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates44.9025500, -72.6381800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Montgomery (-72.63818, 44.90255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Montgomery. The current time is 21:12:09.

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.