How far is Brandon, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The driving distance from Brandon, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.06 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.84 mi
65.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.06 mi
Kilometers
70.91 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Return by in Brandon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-18T10:57
Arrive Shelburne
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
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
New Haven
VT

Town in Vermont

From Brandon
22.1 mi
00h 33m
To Shelburne
22 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Shelburne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Shelburne.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    685 ft · 23 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  10. 10

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Shelburne Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Shelburne.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 28%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 25%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 23%
U.S. Route 7 South
3.96 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 7
3.14 mi · 7%
Shelburne Road
1.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Haven
00h 33m from Brandon
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brandon and Partly Sunny near Shelburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Shelburne?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Brandon and 22 miles from Shelburne.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brandon and Partly Sunny near Shelburne.

Stop Ideas Near New Haven

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

25 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

27 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

36 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Waterbury

40 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.73 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population3,705
Coordinates43.7981200, -73.0876100
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-73.08761, 43.79812)
End: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Shelburne. The current time is 10:57:40.

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.