How far is Morristown, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The driving distance from Morristown, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.2 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.18 mi
51.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.2 mi
Kilometers
75.96 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Tue, May 5, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Tue, May 5, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-05-05T01:33
Arrive Shelburne
Tue, May 5, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Morristown
24.1 mi
00h 30m
To Shelburne
23.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morristown Corners Road

    2698 ft · 1 min · Morristown Corners Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Morristown Corners Road

    590 ft · 18 sec · Morristown Corners Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Laporte Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

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

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Shelburne Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
23.8 mi · 50%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 13%
Shelburne Road
4.8 mi · 10%
Laporte Road
4.39 mi · 9%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 6%
Waterbury Road
2.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 30m from Morristown
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shelburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Morristown and 23.1 miles from Shelburne.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shelburne.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,549
Coordinates44.5572700, -72.6237300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Morristown Corners Road (-72.623801, 44.557201)
End: Shelburne Road (-73.227556, 44.380596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.3 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.6 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and Shelburne. The current time is 01:33:02.

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.