How far is Shelburne, VT from Hinesburg, VT?

The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Hinesburg, VT is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.2 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.78 mi
10.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.78 mi
Kilometers
10.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.2 mi
Kilometers
13.2 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinesburg
Sat, Apr 11, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburne
Sat, Apr 11, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne
2026-04-11T00:01
Arrive Hinesburg
Sat, Apr 11, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shelburne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Charlotte
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

From Shelburne
4.1 mi
00h 07m
To Hinesburg
4.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shelburne Road

    9 m · 5 sec · Shelburne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Falls Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Falls Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Falls Road

    2330 ft · 47 sec · Falls Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Irish Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Irish Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dorset Street

    2499 ft · 50 sec · Dorset Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Shelburne Hinesburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shelburne Hinesburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Shelburne Falls Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Shelburne Falls Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 116

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 116

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelburne Falls Road
2.94 mi · 36%
Irish Hill Road
1.8 mi · 22%
Falls Road
1.17 mi · 14%
Shelburne Hinesburg Road
0.94 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 116
0.88 mi · 11%
Dorset Street
0.47 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Shelburne Falls Road

Continue on Shelburne Falls Road

2.94 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 07m from Shelburne
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Shelburne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hinesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Shelburne and 4.1 miles from Hinesburg.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Shelburne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hinesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

20 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

24 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

33 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Hinesburg. Straight-line distance: 6.78 mi (10.91 km).

Shelburne

#1 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Hinesburg

Town in Vermont

Population4,522
Coordinates44.3292200, -73.1106800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)
End: Hinesburg (-73.11068, 44.32922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.29 $2.59
Premium $4.86 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $6.00 $1.74 $3.48

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelburne and Hinesburg. The current time is 00:01:41.

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.