Origin
Richmond, VT
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VT to Shelburne, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, VT
Kelly
Shelburne, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, VT to Shelburne, VT covers 17.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Shelburne Road, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Richmond, VT to Shelburne, VT covers 17.6 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near I 89.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richmond, VT to Shelburne, VT is easy. At 27m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Richmond, VT to Shelburne, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
11.1 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Shelburne Road | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 189 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VT and Shelburne, VT.
1
Start on US 2
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
3
Merge onto I 89
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on I 189
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 7
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
US 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Shelburne, VT
Morning in Shelburne on Friday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Richmond, VT to Shelburne, VT covers 17.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Shelburne Road, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Richmond, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Richmond, VT to Shelburne, VT is easy. At 27m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Richmond, VT to Shelburne, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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