How far is Shelburne, VT from Morristown, VT?

The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Morristown, VT is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
47.91 mi
01h 12m
Flight
32.18 mi
51.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.91 mi
Kilometers
77.11 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Tue, May 5, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburne
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne
2026-05-05T02:50
Arrive Morristown
Tue, May 5, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Shelburne
23.9 mi
00h 36m
To Morristown
24 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1019 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    2199 ft · 55 sec · Vermont Route 100

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Morristown Corners Road

    590 ft · 17 sec · Morristown Corners Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Morristown Corners Road

    2698 ft · 1 min · Morristown Corners Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morristown Corners Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
23.5 mi · 49%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 13%
Shelburne Road
4.64 mi · 10%
Laporte Road
4.39 mi · 9%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 6%
Waterbury Road
2.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 36m from Shelburne
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shelburne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Shelburne and 24 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shelburne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 km).

Shelburne

#1 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,549
Coordinates44.5572700, -72.6237300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)
End: Morristown (-72.62373, 44.55727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelburne and Morristown. The current time is 02:50:05.

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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.