How far is Cambridge, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The driving distance from Cambridge, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
40.09 mi
00h 57m
Flight
25.16 mi
40.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.16 mi
Kilometers
40.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.09 mi
Kilometers
64.52 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-18T06:28
Arrive Shelburne
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Cambridge
20 mi
00h 28m
To Shelburne
20.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Cambridge and Shelburne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 15

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 15

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2520 ft · 56 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1473 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Shelburne Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
19.8 mi · 49%
Main Street
6.9 mi · 17%
Shelburne Road
4.8 mi · 12%
Highbridge Road
4.52 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 5%
I 189 West
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 28m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Shelburne?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Cambridge and 20.1 miles from Shelburne.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 25.16 mi (40.49 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

Population3,817
Coordinates44.6447700, -72.8762400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-72.87624, 44.64477)
End: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 Cambridge and Shelburne. The current time is 06:28:48.

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.