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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.57 mi
02h 01m
Flight
57.46 mi
92.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.46 mi
Kilometers
92.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.57 mi
Kilometers
129.67 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Tue, May 5, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Tue, May 5, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-05T08:17
Arrive Newport
Tue, May 5, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterville
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From South Burlington
40.3 mi
01h 00m
To Newport
40.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

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.

  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

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax

    1028 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

    18 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100C

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5

  20. 20

    Continue on Coventry Street

    1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

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

    159 m · 11 sec · Third Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1592 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Railroad Square

    96 m · 9 sec · Railroad Square

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 22%
I 89 North
17.6 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 15
11.4 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 58 East
8.31 mi · 10%
Main Street
7.2 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 5
4.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
01h 00m from South Burlington
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

28 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

40 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

50 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Newport. Straight-line distance: 57.46 mi (92.48 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Newport

City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States

Population3,121
Coordinates44.9364400, -72.2051000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Newport. The current time is 08:17:01.

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.