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

The driving distance from Whitingham, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 175 miles (281.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
175.07 mi
02h 59m
Flight
116.8 mi
187.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.8 mi
Kilometers
187.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.07 mi
Kilometers
281.74 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Sat, May 2, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in Whitingham
Sat, May 2, 9:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitingham
2026-05-02T15:24
Arrive South Burlington
Sat, May 2, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitingham
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
Hartford
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Whitingham
88.2 mi
01h 29m
To South Burlington
86.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 100

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 9 East

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 9 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2752 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Whitingham 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
88.2 mi · 50%
Western Avenue
62.4 mi · 36%
Vermont Route 9 East
11.3 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 100
9.16 mi · 5%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Williston Road
0.6 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
01h 29m from Whitingham
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitingham and Slight 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 Whitingham to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Whitingham and 86.9 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

2 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

33 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

39 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitingham and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 116.8 mi (187.97 km).

Whitingham

#1 Whitingham

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population1,271
Coordinates42.7892500, -72.8851000
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: VT 100 (-72.885041, 42.789395)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $24.38
Round trip
$48.76
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.38 $48.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.54 $55.09
Premium $4.86 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $6.00 $37.06 $74.12

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitingham and South Burlington. The current time is 15:24:45.

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.