How far is Shaftsbury, VT from Shelburne, VT?
The driving distance from Shaftsbury, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shaftsbury and Shelburne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shaftsbury and Shelburne.
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Start on Dexter Road
36 m · 6 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn left onto Old Depot Road
1108 ft · 29 sec · Old Depot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 7A
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 313
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313
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Take the ramp left toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland
1132 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
40.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 47 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary 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 Shaftsbury 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.
U.S. Route 7
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
40.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shaftsbury 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 Shaftsbury to Shelburne?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Shaftsbury and 53.9 miles from Shelburne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.99 one way or $29.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shaftsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Shelburne.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsford
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shaftsbury and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 94.81 mi (152.58 km).
#1 Shaftsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,411 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086900, -73.1912200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.94 | $33.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
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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