How far is South Burlington, VT from Wolcott, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Wolcott, VT is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Wolcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Wolcott.
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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
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1019 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100
2199 ft · 55 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Laporte Road
889 ft · 18 sec · Laporte Road
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Continue on Jersey Heights
2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights
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Turn right onto Lower Main Street
600 ft · 12 sec · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Upper Main Street
539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 15 East
6.1 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Turn right onto School Street
33 m · 5 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Wolcott.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Wolcott?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 26.2 miles from South Burlington and 26.3 miles from Wolcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 35.54 mi (57.19 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolcott
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 44.5464400, -72.4584400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolcott (-72.45844, 44.54644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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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