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

The driving distance from Wallingford, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.9 mi
01h 50m
Flight
69.42 mi
111.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.42 mi
Kilometers
111.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.9 mi
Kilometers
126.97 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Wallingford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallingford
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive South Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallingford
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
Ripton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Wallingford
39.4 mi
00h 55m
To South Burlington
39.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    84 m · 17 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    8.5 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  7. 7

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  20. 20

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  21. 21

    Continue on Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    54 m · 32 sec · Williston Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wallingford 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 22%
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 18%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 14%
North Main Street
8.51 mi · 11%
Case Street
6 mi · 8%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7 North

Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

14.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripton
00h 55m from Wallingford
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wallingford 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 Wallingford to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Ripton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Wallingford and 39.5 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wallingford and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Ripton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

30 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

32 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallingford and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 69.42 mi (111.72 km).

Wallingford

#1 Wallingford

Town in Vermont

Population1,938
Coordinates43.4719200, -72.9782300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-72.978254, 43.471835)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.93
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.97 $21.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.86 $13.51 $27.01
Diesel $6.00 $16.67 $33.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wallingford and South Burlington. The current time is 22:13:29.

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.