How far is Williston, VT from Shelburne, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Shelburne, VT is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
13 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.8 mi
14.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.8 mi
Kilometers
14.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13 mi
Kilometers
20.92 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Williston
Wed, Apr 29, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-29T22:37
Arrive Shelburne
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williston
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
South Burlington
VT

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Williston
6.5 mi
00h 11m
To Shelburne
6.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Saint George Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

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

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Shelburne Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelburne Road
4.8 mi · 37%
Saint George Road
4.23 mi · 33%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 18%
I 189 West
1.66 mi · 13%
North Williston Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Shelburne Road

Turn left onto Shelburne Road

4.8 mi · 00h 10m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Burlington
00h 11m from Williston
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Williston and Partly Cloudy near Shelburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

South Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Williston and 6.5 miles from Shelburne.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Williston and Partly Cloudy near Shelburne.

Stop Ideas Near South Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

6 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

25 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

34 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 8.8 mi (14.16 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Shelburne

#2 Shelburne

Town in Vermont

Population7,649
Coordinates44.3806100, -73.2276300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)
End: Shelburne Road (-73.227556, 44.380596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.63
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.81 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.05 $4.10
Premium $4.86 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $6.00 $2.76 $5.52

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Shelburne. The current time is 22:37:36.

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.