Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Shelburne, VT covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Railroad Street, Eastern Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Saint Johnsbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 79.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 2 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| School Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury, VT and Shelburne, VT.
Start on Portland Street
Turn left onto Railroad Street
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
Continue on U.S. Route 2
Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
Continue on School Street
Continue on High Street
Continue on U.S. Route 2
Continue on East Montpelier Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road
Continue on River Street
Continue on Berlin Street
Continue on Memorial Drive
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Continue straight
Turn left onto Shelburne Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 79.5 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelburne, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Johnsbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Johnsbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Saint Johnsbury, VT · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
The final approach into Shelburne, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Shelburne, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.35 one way
$24.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.21 | $30.41 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $18.77 | $37.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Saint Johnsbury on Saturday
Local time
11:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Shelburne on Saturday
Local time
11:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
40 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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