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

The driving distance from Westminster, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
132.41 mi
02h 07m
Flight
102.99 mi
165.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.99 mi
Kilometers
165.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.41 mi
Kilometers
213.09 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Westminster
Tue, May 12, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive South Burlington
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Westminster
66.6 mi
01h 03m
To South Burlington
65.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    22 m · 11 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto U.S. Route 5

    1.5 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 5

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 123

    632 ft · 9 sec · Vermont Route 123

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

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

    1291 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Williston Road

    3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
88.2 mi · 67%
Westminster Street
41.9 mi · 32%
U.S. Route 5
2.21 mi · 2%
Williston Road
0.6 mi
US 2 East
0.24 mi
Vermont Route 123
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
01h 03m from Westminster
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Westminster and 65.8 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 102.99 mi (165.75 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

Town in Vermont, USA

Population2,952
Coordinates43.0678600, -72.4587000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-72.45874, 43.067856)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.85
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.42 $36.85
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.81 $41.63
Premium $4.86 $22.69 $45.37
Diesel $6.00 $28.01 $56.01

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and South Burlington. The current time is 19:30:42.

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.