How far is Underhill, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The driving distance from Underhill, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.61 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.17 mi
27.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.61 mi
Kilometers
39.61 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Underhill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Underhill
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Shelburne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Underhill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Underhill
12.3 mi
00h 21m
To Shelburne
12.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 15

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Browns Trace

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Browns Trace

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Governor Peck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Governor Peck Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Governor Peck Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    73 m · 9 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    66 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Shelburne Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
9.46 mi · 38%
Browns Trace
5.26 mi · 21%
Shelburne Road
4.8 mi · 20%
I 189 West
1.66 mi · 7%
Governor Peck Road
1.44 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 15
1.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

9.12 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 21m from Underhill
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Underhill and Mostly Sunny near Shelburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Underhill and 12.3 miles from Shelburne.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Underhill and Mostly Sunny near Shelburne.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Underhill and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.64 km).

Underhill

#1 Underhill

Town in Vermont

Population3,076
Coordinates44.5258800, -72.9451300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Underhill (-72.94513, 44.52588)
End: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

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 Underhill and Shelburne. The current time is 04:56:47.

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.