Origin
Shelburne, VT
Afternoon in Shelburne on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelburne, VT to Cambridge, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelburne, VT
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Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Shelburne, VT to Cambridge, VT covers 39.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 189, I 89, I 89 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 189 | — | — |
| I 89 | — | — |
| I 89 North | — | — |
| US 7 | — | — |
| Ethan Allen Highway | — | — |
| Highbridge Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Route 104 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 189
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne, VT and Cambridge, VT.
1
Start on Shelburne Road
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelburne Road
2
Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
3
Merge slight left onto I 89
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 89
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
5
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
22 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax
7
Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ethan Allen Highway
8
Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Highbridge Road
9
Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Vermont Route 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 15
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Shelburne, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Cambridge, VT
Afternoon in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Milton, VT
20 mi in
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
1 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
57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
39.5 mi in 57m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 189.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shelburne, VT to Cambridge, VT is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shelburne, VT to Cambridge, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shelburne, VT to Cambridge, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cambridge, VT before heading back.
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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