How far is South Burlington, VT from New Haven, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to New Haven, VT is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and New Haven.
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Start on Williston Road
31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Hinesburg Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hinesburg Road
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Turn sharp right onto Kennedy Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Kennedy Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 189 West
838 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
15 m · 2 sec · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and New Haven.
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.
Ethan Allen Highway
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Partly Sunny near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to New Haven?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from South Burlington and 14.6 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Partly Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
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 Charlotte.
Westport station
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Port Henry station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 23.68 mi (38.11 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Haven
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,704 |
| Coordinates | 44.1245000, -73.1537300 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Haven (-73.15373, 44.1245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 21m |
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 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
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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