How far is Whitingham, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The driving distance from Whitingham, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 143 miles (230.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.99 mi
03h 40m
Flight
111.28 mi
179.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.28 mi
Kilometers
179.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.99 mi
Kilometers
230.12 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in Whitingham
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitingham
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Shelburne
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitingham
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wallingford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Whitingham
71.3 mi
01h 50m
To Shelburne
71.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 100

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 8

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 8

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 9 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 9 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    129 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bennington Bypass

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bennington Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  12. 12

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  14. 14

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  20. 20

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Shelburne Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
54.8 mi · 38%
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 10%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 9 West
11.4 mi · 8%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 8%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

51.6 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
01h 50m from Whitingham
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitingham and Mostly Cloudy near Shelburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143 miles (230.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Whitingham and 71.6 miles from Shelburne.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitingham and Mostly Cloudy near Shelburne.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

15 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

23 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

26 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitingham and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 111.28 mi (179.09 km).

Whitingham

#1 Whitingham

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population1,271
Coordinates42.7892500, -72.8851000
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)
End: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.1 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
10.1 gal · 38.2 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $4.95 $25.00 $50.01
Premium $5.43 $27.44 $54.88
Diesel $6.38 $32.23 $64.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitingham and Shelburne. The current time is 14:42:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.