How far is South Burlington, VT from Newport, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Newport, VT is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Newport.
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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
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax
1028 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15
1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Lower Main Street West
1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100C
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East
8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5
4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5
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Continue on Coventry Street
1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Third Street
159 m · 11 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1592 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Square
96 m · 9 sec · Railroad Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Newport.
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.
Vermont Route 100C
Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Burlington and Rain Showers Likely near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Newport?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from South Burlington and 40.3 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Burlington and Rain Showers Likely near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Waterville
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 Waterville.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Newport. Straight-line distance: 57.46 mi (92.48 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
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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