How far is South Burlington, VT from Randolph, VT?

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Randolph, VT is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.62 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.03 mi
72.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.03 mi
Kilometers
72.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.62 mi
Kilometers
99.17 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Sat, May 2, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Sat, May 2, 10:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-02T19:59
Arrive Randolph
Sat, May 2, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From South Burlington
30.8 mi
00h 37m
To Randolph
30.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Randolph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Randolph.

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier

    1172 ft · 51 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 66: Randolph

    1301 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 66

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 66

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Street

    2922 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    926 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Randolph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
57.9 mi · 94%
Vermont Route 66
2 mi · 3%
Williston Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Central Street
0.55 mi · 1%
VT 66
0.25 mi
North Main Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

57.7 mi · 01h 07m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 37m from South Burlington
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Burlington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Randolph?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from South Burlington and 30.8 miles from Randolph.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Burlington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 45.03 mi (72.47 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Randolph

Town in Vermont

Population4,558
Coordinates43.9250700, -72.6659400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Randolph (-72.66594, 43.92507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.86 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.00 $13.01 $26.03

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Randolph. The current time is 19:59:05.

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.