How far is Middlebury (village), VT from Shelburne, VT?
The driving distance from Middlebury (village), VT to Shelburne, VT is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury (village) and Shelburne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village) and Shelburne.
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Start on the route
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Street
158 m · 32 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
548 ft · 24 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Middle Seymour Street
158 m · 26 sec · Middle Seymour Street
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Turn right onto Seymour Street
108 m · 14 sec · Seymour Street
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Continue on Elm Street
693 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Street
9.9 mi · 12 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 Middlebury (village) and Shelburne.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Middlebury (village) 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 Middlebury (village) to Shelburne?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Ferrisburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Middlebury (village) and 13.9 miles from Shelburne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Middlebury (village) and Partly Sunny near Shelburne.
Stop Ideas Near Ferrisburgh
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 Ferrisburgh.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Essex Junction station
Ticonderoga station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury (village) and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 25.39 mi (40.86 km).
#1 Middlebury (village)
Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,588 |
| Coordinates | 44.0155300, -73.1693700 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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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