How far is Shelburne, VT from Cambridge, VT?

The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Cambridge, VT is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.5 mi
00h 57m
Flight
25.16 mi
40.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.16 mi
Kilometers
40.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.5 mi
Kilometers
63.57 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburne
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne
2026-04-18T08:02
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelburne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Shelburne
19.8 mi
00h 28m
To Cambridge
19.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shelburne Road

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Shelburne Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax

    1028 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 15

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
19 mi · 48%
Main Street
6.9 mi · 17%
Shelburne Road
4.64 mi · 12%
Highbridge Road
4.52 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 5%
I 89
1.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 28m from Shelburne
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shelburne and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Shelburne and 19.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shelburne and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 25.16 mi (40.49 km).

Shelburne

#1 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

Population3,817
Coordinates44.6447700, -72.8762400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)
End: Cambridge (-72.87624, 44.64477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelburne and Cambridge. The current time is 08:02:31.

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.