How far is Castleton, VT from Shelburne, VT?
The driving distance from Castleton, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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 and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castleton and Shelburne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castleton and Shelburne.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Street
53 m · 16 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 30 North
16.6 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 30 North
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Continue on South Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
6.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1266 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Merge slight right onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
2 mi · 4 min · Shelburne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castleton and Shelburne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vermont Route 30 North
Turn right onto Vermont Route 30 North
16.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Castleton 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 Castleton to Shelburne?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Castleton and 29.3 miles from Shelburne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Castleton and Partly Sunny near Shelburne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castleton and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 53.25 mi (85.7 km).
#1 Castleton
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,490 |
| Coordinates | 43.6106200, -73.1798300 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelburne
Town in Vermont
| Population | 7,649 |
| Coordinates | 44.3806100, -73.2276300 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $3.95 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.23 | $18.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.41 | $24.83 |
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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