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

The driving distance from Sutton, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
89.6 mi
01h 51m
Flight
57.55 mi
92.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.55 mi
Kilometers
92.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.6 mi
Kilometers
144.2 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 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 South Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
44.7 mi
00h 55m
To South Burlington
44.8 mi
00h 55m

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
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sutton and South 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

    35.4 mi · 41 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington

    1291 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Williston Road

    3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sutton and South 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
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
37.1 mi · 41%
U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi · 28%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 8%
I 91
6.8 mi · 8%
Calendar Brook Road
4.55 mi · 5%
Lynburke Road
2.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

35.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 55m from Sutton
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sutton and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 44.7 miles from Sutton and 44.8 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sutton and Partly Sunny near South 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 South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 57.55 mi (92.62 km).

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#1 Sutton

Town in Vermont

Population996
Coordinates44.6331100, -72.0256500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Burke Road (-72.025642, 44.633142)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $12.47
Round trip
$24.93
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.47 $24.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.86 $15.35 $30.70
Diesel $6.00 $18.95 $37.90

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 South Burlington. The current time is 07:39:18.

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.