How far is Shelburne, VT from Pownal, VT?
The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Pownal, VT is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelburne and Pownal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne and Pownal.
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Start on Shelburne Road
2 mi · 4 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
106 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto VT 125
85.2 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
7.8 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
1556 ft · 1 min · Oak Hill School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 346
20 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 346
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 346
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelburne and Pownal.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
VT 125
Exit the rotary onto VT 125
85.2 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Shelburne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pownal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelburne to Pownal?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Shelburne and 61.9 miles from Pownal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shelburne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pownal.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
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 Rutland.
Rutland station
Castleton station
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Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Pownal. Straight-line distance: 111.59 mi (179.58 km).
#1 Shelburne
Town in Vermont
| Population | 7,649 |
| Coordinates | 44.3806100, -73.2276300 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.7656400, -73.2359400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pownal (-73.23594, 42.76564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.48 | $38.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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