How far is South Hero, VT from Whitingham, VT?

The driving distance from South Hero, VT to Whitingham, VT is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.18 mi
04h 03m
Flight
129.92 mi
209.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.92 mi
Kilometers
209.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.18 mi
Kilometers
310.89 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitingham
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in South Hero
Fri, Oct 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hero
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Whitingham
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Hero
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From South Hero
96.4 mi
02h 01m
To Whitingham
96.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Hero and Whitingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Hero and Whitingham.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    51 m · 6 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    8.2 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2592 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto VT 9 West

    51 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 9

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hero and Whitingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
106 mi · 55%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 31%
Vermont Route 9
11.3 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 100
9.16 mi · 5%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
02h 01m from South Hero
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Hero and Mostly Sunny near Whitingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Hero to Whitingham?

The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 96.4 miles from South Hero and 96.8 miles from Whitingham.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.08 one way or $60.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Hero and Mostly Sunny near Whitingham.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hero and Whitingham. Straight-line distance: 129.92 mi (209.09 km).

South Hero

#1 South Hero

Town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States

Population1,639
Coordinates44.6453200, -73.3023500
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Whitingham

#2 Whitingham

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population1,271
Coordinates42.7892500, -72.8851000
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Start: South Hero (-73.30235, 44.64532)
End: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.8 L · about $30.08
Round trip
$60.15
13.64 gal · 51.6 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $30.08 $60.15
Mid-grade $4.95 $33.77 $67.53
Premium $5.43 $37.06 $74.12
Diesel $6.38 $43.53 $87.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Hero and Whitingham. The current time is 17:43:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.