How far is South Burlington, VT from Shaftsbury, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Shaftsbury, VT is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Shaftsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Shaftsbury.
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Start on Williston Road
31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Hinesburg Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
16.7 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Main Street
42.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
1567 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
144 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 313
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 7A
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Turn left onto Old Depot Road
1108 ft · 28 sec · Old Depot Road
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Turn right onto Dexter Road
36 m · 5 sec · Dexter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Shaftsbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
42.9 mi · 01h 07m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Shaftsbury?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from South Burlington and 58.3 miles from Shaftsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain Showers around South Burlington and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Shaftsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsford
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 Pittsford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Shaftsbury. Straight-line distance: 100.76 mi (162.16 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shaftsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,411 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086900, -73.1912200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shaftsbury (-73.19122, 43.00869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.01 | $40.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
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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