How far is Shelburne, VT from Manchester, VT?

The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Manchester, VT is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
92.86 mi
02h 29m
Flight
84.44 mi
135.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.44 mi
Kilometers
135.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.86 mi
Kilometers
149.44 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 11, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburne
Sat, Apr 11, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne
2026-04-11T01:40
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 11, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Brandon
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Shelburne
46.4 mi
01h 14m
To Manchester
46.4 mi
01h 14m

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
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shelburne Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Shelburne Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  4. 4

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    106 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto VT 125

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 7A

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 7A

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1637 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seminary Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · Seminary Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seminary Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
59.2 mi · 64%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 24%
Main Street
4.42 mi · 5%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 3%
Shelburne Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 7A
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

59.2 mi · 01h 37m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 14m from Shelburne
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Shelburne and 46.4 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

25 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

27 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 84.44 mi (135.89 km).

Shelburne

#1 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manchester

Town in Vermont

Population4,214
Coordinates43.1636900, -73.0723300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)
End: Manchester (-73.07233, 43.16369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.94
Round trip
$25.88
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.94 $25.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.62 $29.24
Premium $4.86 $15.93 $31.87
Diesel $6.00 $19.67 $39.34

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 Manchester. The current time is 01:40:12.

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.