How far is Shelburne, VT from Rockingham, VT?
The driving distance from Shelburne, VT to Rockingham, VT is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelburne and Rockingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne and Rockingham.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
1174 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road
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Turn left onto Meeting House Road
1902 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road
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Turn left onto Rockingham Hill Road
33 m · 5 sec · Rockingham Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockingham Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelburne and Rockingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Shelburne and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rockingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelburne to Rockingham?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Shelburne and 64.6 miles from Rockingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Shelburne and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rockingham.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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 Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Rockingham. Straight-line distance: 90.29 mi (145.31 km).
#1 Shelburne
Town in Vermont
| Population | 7,649 |
| Coordinates | 44.3806100, -73.2276300 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockingham
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,986 |
| Coordinates | 43.1875800, -72.4889800 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockingham (-72.48898, 43.18758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.32 | $40.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
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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