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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to South Barre, VT is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
47.4 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.51 mi
61.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.4 mi
Kilometers
76.29 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Barre
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive South Barre
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From South Burlington
23.7 mi
00h 29m
To South Barre
23.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    2514 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Barre Road

    1445 ft · 45 sec · South Barre Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
42.1 mi · 89%
Vermont Route 63
3.76 mi · 8%
Williston Road
0.74 mi · 2%
VT 63 East
0.48 mi · 1%
South Barre Road
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 49m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 29m from South Burlington
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Partly Sunny near South Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from South Burlington and 23.7 miles from South Barre.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Burlington and Partly Sunny near South Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and South Barre. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
South Barre

#2 South Barre

City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Population1,219
Coordinates44.1770100, -72.5056600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: South Barre (-72.50566, 44.17701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and South Barre. The current time is 23:31:41.

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.