How far is Shelburne, VT from Lyndon, VT?

The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Lyndon, VT is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
85.19 mi
01h 50m
Flight
60.72 mi
97.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.72 mi
Kilometers
97.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.19 mi
Kilometers
137.1 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Tue, May 12, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Shelburne
Wed, May 13, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne
2026-05-12T21:58
Arrive Lyndon
Tue, May 12, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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

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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Shelburne
42.6 mi
00h 55m
To Lyndon
42.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.8 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    929 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

    1377 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1828 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto York Street

    16 m · 2 sec · York Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
34.3 mi · 40%
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi · 39%
I 91
6.75 mi · 8%
Shelburne Road
4.64 mi · 5%
Memorial Drive
1.54 mi · 2%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

33.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 55m from Shelburne
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shelburne and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Shelburne and 42.6 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelburne and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 60.72 mi (97.72 km).

Shelburne

#1 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Lyndon

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,650
Coordinates44.5142200, -72.0109300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)
End: Lyndon (-72.01093, 44.51422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.75
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.87 $23.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.86 $14.62 $29.25
Diesel $6.00 $18.05 $36.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelburne and Lyndon. The current time is 21:58:20.

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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.