How far is Hinesburg, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The estimated driving distance from Hinesburg, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
9.84 mi
00h 21m · estimated
Flight
6.78 mi
10.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.78 mi
Kilometers
10.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
9.84 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
15.83 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Fri, Apr 10, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Hinesburg
Fri, Apr 10, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinesburg
2026-04-10T22:13
Arrive Shelburne
Fri, Apr 10, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hinesburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Charlotte
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

From Hinesburg
3.4 mi
00h 10m
To Shelburne
6.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 10m from Hinesburg
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hinesburg and Rain Showers Likely near Shelburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Hinesburg and 6.5 miles from Shelburne.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hinesburg and Rain Showers Likely near Shelburne.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

20 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

24 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

33 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinesburg and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 6.78 mi (10.91 km).

Hinesburg

#1 Hinesburg

Town in Vermont

Population4,522
Coordinates44.3292200, -73.1106800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Hinesburg (-73.11068, 44.32922)
End: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.38
Round trip
$2.76
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.38 $2.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.56 $3.12
Premium $4.86 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $6.00 $2.10 $4.20

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinesburg and Shelburne. The current time is 22:13:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.