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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Underhill, VT is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.76 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.85 mi
19.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.85 mi
Kilometers
19.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.76 mi
Kilometers
25.36 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Underhill
Sun, May 3, 11:55 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Sun, May 3, 12:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-03T11:26
Arrive Underhill
Sun, May 3, 11:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Essex Junction
VT

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

From South Burlington
7.9 mi
00h 14m
To Underhill
7.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction

    795 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    143 m · 16 sec · East Allen Street

  6. 6

    Continue on College Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · College Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Susie Wilson Road

    2706 ft · 56 sec · Susie Wilson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Susie Wilson Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Susie Wilson Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 289

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 289

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto VT 15: Essex, Essex Junction

    1298 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Upper Main Street

    1905 ft · 52 sec · Upper Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Center Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jericho Road

    1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Jericho Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Jericho Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 15

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
3.81 mi · 24%
Jericho Road
2.79 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 289
1.74 mi · 11%
I 89 North
1.6 mi · 10%
College Parkway
1.35 mi · 9%
Center Road
1.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Continue on Vermont Route 15

3.81 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Essex Junction
00h 14m from South Burlington
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Partly Sunny near Underhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Essex Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from South Burlington and 7.9 miles from Underhill.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Essex Junction

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

28 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

33 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Underhill. Straight-line distance: 11.85 mi (19.07 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Underhill

Town in Vermont

Population3,076
Coordinates44.5258800, -72.9451300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Underhill (-72.94513, 44.52588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.34
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.17 $4.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $4.86 $2.67 $5.34
Diesel $6.00 $3.30 $6.60

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Underhill. The current time is 11:26:04.

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.