How far is Williamstown, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The driving distance from Williamstown, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.15 mi
01h 09m
Flight
38.38 mi
61.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.38 mi
Kilometers
61.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.15 mi
Kilometers
83.92 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Shelburne
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Williamstown
26 mi
00h 34m
To Shelburne
26.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 14

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

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

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Shelburne Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
40.6 mi · 78%
Shelburne Road
4.8 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 63
1.79 mi · 3%
I 189 West
1.66 mi · 3%
Falls Bridge Road
1.37 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 14
1.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 34m from Williamstown
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Williamstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Shelburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Williamstown and 26.1 miles from Shelburne.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Williamstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Shelburne.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 38.38 mi (61.77 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population3,530
Coordinates44.1217300, -72.5414900
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-72.54149, 44.12173)
End: Shelburne (-73.22763, 44.38061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 Williamstown and Shelburne. The current time is 21:03:53.

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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.