How far is Shelburne, VT from Norwich, VT?

The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Norwich, VT is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
99.02 mi
02h 01m
Flight
64.8 mi
104.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.8 mi
Kilometers
104.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.02 mi
Kilometers
159.36 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburne
Wed, Apr 15, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne
2026-04-15T01:59
Arrive Norwich
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Shelburne
49.5 mi
01h 00m
To Norwich
49.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.4 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 North

    2678 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire

    1290 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
86.7 mi · 88%
I 91 North
5.11 mi · 5%
Shelburne Road
4.64 mi · 5%
I 89
1.04 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
I 91
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

86.4 mi · 01h 40m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
01h 00m from Shelburne
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shelburne and Chance Rain Showers near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Shelburne and 49.5 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shelburne and Chance Rain Showers near Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 64.8 mi (104.29 km).

Shelburne

#1 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Norwich

Town in Vermont

Population3,401
Coordinates43.7153500, -72.3078700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)
End: Norwich (-72.30787, 43.71535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.23 L · about $13.77
Round trip
$27.54
6.98 gal · 26.46 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.77 $27.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.55 $31.11
Premium $4.86 $16.95 $33.91
Diesel $6.00 $20.93 $41.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelburne and Norwich. The current time is 01:59:04.

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.