How far is Sutton, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Sutton, VT to Burlington, VT is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
90.83 mi
01h 54m
Flight
59.42 mi
95.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.42 mi
Kilometers
95.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.83 mi
Kilometers
146.17 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sutton
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sutton
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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Sutton
45.4 mi
00h 57m
To Burlington
45.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sutton and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Burke Road

    56 m · 13 sec · Burke Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Calendar Brook Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Lynburke Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    635 ft · 12 sec · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    2046 ft · 36 sec · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier

    1315 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

    25.4 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  20. 20

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
37.4 mi · 41%
U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi · 28%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 8%
I 91
6.8 mi · 7%
Calendar Brook Road
4.55 mi · 5%
Lynburke Road
2.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 57m from Sutton
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sutton and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sutton to Burlington?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Sutton and 45.5 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.62 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sutton and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sutton and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 59.42 mi (95.62 km).

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#1 Sutton

Town in Vermont

Population996
Coordinates44.6331100, -72.0256500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Burke Road (-72.025642, 44.633142)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.62
Round trip
$25.25
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.62 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.86 $15.55 $31.09
Diesel $6.00 $19.19 $38.38

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sutton and Burlington. The current time is 07:39:20.

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.