How far is Rockingham, VT from Shelburne, VT?
The driving distance from Rockingham, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 02h 37m.
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 Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockingham and Shelburne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham and Shelburne.
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Start on Rockingham Hill Road
33 m · 9 sec · Rockingham Hill Road
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Turn right onto Meeting House Road
1902 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
752 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1416 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
4.8 mi · 10 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 Rockingham and Shelburne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Shelburne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockingham to Shelburne?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Rockingham and 65 miles from Shelburne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.07 one way or $36.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rockingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Shelburne.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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 Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 90.29 mi (145.31 km).
#1 Rockingham
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,986 |
| Coordinates | 43.1875800, -72.4889800 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.47 | $54.93 |
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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