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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Warren, VT is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
45.03 mi
01h 06m
Flight
29.06 mi
46.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.03 mi
Kilometers
72.47 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Tue, May 12, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Warren
Tue, May 12, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
22.5 mi
00h 33m
To Warren
22.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    643 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    1269 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    47 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    890 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Fuller Hill Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Fuller Hill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fuller Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
24.9 mi · 55%
Vermont Route 100
9.45 mi · 21%
Main Street
8.02 mi · 18%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Williston Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 100 South
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 33m from South Burlington
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 22.5 miles from South Burlington and 22.6 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Burlington and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Warren.

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 Warren. Straight-line distance: 29.06 mi (46.76 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

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

#2 Warren

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,667
Coordinates44.1120100, -72.8559500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Warren (-72.85595, 44.11201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Warren. The current time is 20:16:02.

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.