How far is Wilder, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Wilder, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilder and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilder and South Burlington.
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Start on Depot Street
42 m · 13 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hartford Avenue
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Turn right onto Bugbee Street
2162 ft · 50 sec · Bugbee Street
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Take the ramp left
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
87.6 mi · 1 hr 41 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 Wilder 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
87.6 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wilder and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near South Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilder to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Wilder and 46 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wilder and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
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 Williamstown.
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Waterbury
White River Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilder and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (112 km).
#1 Wilder
Sited on the western banks of the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont, this unincorporated village is governed as part of the town of Hartford within Windsor County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6728500, -72.3087000 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $4.28 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
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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