How far is Shelburne, VT from Newport, VT?
The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Newport, VT is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelburne and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne and Newport.
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Start on Shelburne Road
4.6 mi · 10 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1019 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100
2199 ft · 55 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
51 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward VT Route 100
15 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100
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Exit the roundabout onto VT Route 100
22 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
18.5 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East
8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5
4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5
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Continue on Coventry Street
1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Third Street
159 m · 11 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1592 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Square
96 m · 9 sec · Railroad Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelburne and Newport.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shelburne and Partly Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelburne to Newport?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Shelburne and 44 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shelburne and Partly Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Newport. Straight-line distance: 63.25 mi (101.79 km).
#1 Shelburne
Town in Vermont
| Population | 7,649 |
| Coordinates | 44.3806100, -73.2276300 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
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 23, 2026
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