How far is Shelburne, VT from Orange County, VT?

The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Orange County, VT is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
69.15 mi
01h 45m
Flight
49.49 mi
79.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.49 mi
Kilometers
79.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.28 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange County
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne
2026-04-23T08:29
Arrive Orange County
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Shelburne
34.5 mi
00h 52m
To Orange County
34.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne and Orange County.

  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

    40.3 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    2514 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 63

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 113

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 113

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Goose Green Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vershire Riding School Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
40.7 mi · 59%
Shelburne Road
4.64 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 110
4.37 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 113
4.25 mi · 6%
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 47m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 52m from Shelburne
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shelburne and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shelburne to Orange County?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Shelburne and 34.6 miles from Orange County.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shelburne and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 49.49 mi (79.64 km).

Shelburne

#1 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Orange County

#2 Orange County

County in Vermont, United States

Population28,837
Coordinates44.0056000, -72.3766100
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)
End: Orange County (-72.37661, 44.0056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.88 $21.75
Premium $4.86 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $6.00 $14.63 $29.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelburne and Orange County. The current time is 08:29:13.

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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.