How far is South Burlington, VT from Townshend, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Townshend, VT is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Townshend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Townshend.
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Start on Williston Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier
1172 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
88 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
955 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Turn straight onto Atkinson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street
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Turn right onto Old Terrace
1910 ft · 43 sec · Old Terrace
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Continue on Route 121
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2127 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1482 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Route 121 East
1001 ft · 32 sec · Route 121 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Road
1229 ft · 35 sec · Athens Road
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Continue on Route 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 35
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 35
3.9 mi · 9 min · Route 35
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Continue on Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Grafton Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Townshend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
88 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Rain Showers Likely near Townshend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Townshend?
The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from South Burlington and 72.8 miles from Townshend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Rain Showers Likely near Townshend.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 101.26 mi (162.96 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.28 | $40.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.82 | $61.65 |
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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