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

The driving distance from Troy, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
63.52 mi
01h 31m
Flight
48.27 mi
77.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.52 mi
Kilometers
102.23 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Mon, May 4, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Mon, May 4, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-04T20:29
Arrive South Burlington
Mon, May 4, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Waterville
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Troy
31.3 mi
00h 45m
To South Burlington
32.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    619 ft · 50 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    21.5 mi · 32 min · Vermont Route 100

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    16.6 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 15

  8. 8

    Continue on Jericho Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jericho Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Essex Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Essex Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Industrial Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Industrial Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
21.5 mi · 34%
Vermont Route 15
16.7 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 100C
4.59 mi · 7%
Jericho Road
2.79 mi · 4%
Williston Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

21.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
00h 45m from Troy
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Troy and Chance Rain Showers near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Troy and 32.2 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Troy and Chance Rain Showers near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

28 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

40 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

50 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 48.27 mi (77.68 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,519
Coordinates44.9014400, -72.4015000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.402944, 44.902627)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $8.84
Round trip
$17.67
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.84 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.98 $19.97
Premium $4.86 $10.88 $21.76
Diesel $6.00 $13.43 $26.87

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and South Burlington. The current time is 20:29:41.

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.