How far is South Burlington, VT from Vernon, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Vernon, VT is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Vernon.
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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
62 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
1441 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1760 ft · 48 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Fairground Road
3019 ft · 1 min · Fairground Road
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
133 m · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cotton Mill Hill
2143 ft · 59 sec · Cotton Mill Hill
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Turn straight onto Vernon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Vernon Street
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Continue on Fort Bridgman Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Bridgman Road
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Vernon.
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.
Rain then Rain Showers leaving South Burlington and Rain near Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Vernon?
The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from South Burlington and 79.3 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.05 one way or $44.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain Showers around South Burlington and Rain near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 122.3 mi (196.83 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,190 |
| Coordinates | 42.7620300, -72.5134200 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-72.51342, 42.76203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.52 | $67.05 |
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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