How far is Vernon, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Vernon, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and South Burlington.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Bridgman Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Bridgman Road
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Continue on Vernon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Vernon Street
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Turn slight left onto Cotton Mill Hill
2143 ft · 1 min · Cotton Mill Hill
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
133 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Fairground Road
2961 ft · 1 min · Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
157 m · 13 sec · Canal Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
1670 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
62 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
87.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington
1291 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto Williston Road
3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and South Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
87.9 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Rain leaving Vernon and Rain then 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 Vernon to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Vernon and 79.1 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Vernon and Rain then Rain Showers near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 122.3 mi (196.83 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,190 |
| Coordinates | 42.7620300, -72.5134200 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.46 | $66.93 |
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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