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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Shoreham, VT is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
44.16 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.26 mi
64.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.26 mi
Kilometers
64.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.16 mi
Kilometers
71.07 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shoreham
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Tue, May 5, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-04T23:14
Arrive Shoreham
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Vergennes
VT

City of the United States

From South Burlington
22.1 mi
00h 37m
To Shoreham
22.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 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 Shoreham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hinesburg Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hinesburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Kennedy Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kennedy Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 189 West

    838 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  10. 10

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

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A

    18.7 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 22A

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1827 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
18.7 mi · 42%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 28%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 15%
Main Street
1.85 mi · 4%
I 189 West
1.55 mi · 4%
Hinesburg Road
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

Continue on Vermont Route 22A

18.7 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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergennes
00h 37m from South Burlington
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Vergennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from South Burlington and 22.1 miles from Shoreham.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vergennes

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

22 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

37 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Shoreham. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.79 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Shoreham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,229
Coordinates43.8936700, -73.3159500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Shoreham (-73.31595, 43.89367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 Shoreham. The current time is 23:14:20.

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.