Origin
Shelburne, VT
Late night in Shelburne on Friday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Shelburne, VT to Orange County, VT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Orange County, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shelburne, VT to Orange County, VT covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m 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, Vermont Route 110 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.3 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 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.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Shelburne, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 69.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Shelburne Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.3 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 40.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Shelburne Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 189
Merge onto I 189 toward I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 89
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
6
46.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Miller Road
Turn right onto Miller Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shelburne, VT and Orange County, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans, Montpelier and Barre.
Saint Albans
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
Montpelier
5.9 mi in
|
~11m
Barre
46.6 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 40.3 mi | 46m |
| Shelburne Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 110 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 113 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Chelsea Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Williamstown Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 40.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne, VT and Orange County, VT.
1
Start on US 7
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelburne Road
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Use the slight right / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 189
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Toward I 89
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
5
Merge onto I 89
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
7
Continue on VT 63
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 63
8
Turn right onto Miller Road
166 ft
·
10 sec
·
Miller Road
9
Turn left onto West Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Road
10
Continue on Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Falls Bridge Road
11
Turn right onto VT 14
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14
12
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Chelsea Road
13
Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Williamstown Road
14
Turn right onto VT 110
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 110
15
Turn left onto VT 113
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 113
16
Turn left onto Goose Green Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Green Road
17
Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Vershire Riding School Road
18
Arrive at destination
Vershire Riding School Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.6 miles from Shelburne, VT, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 miles.
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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 45m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange County, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shelburne, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shelburne, VT
This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Shelburne, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 40.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Shelburne, VT · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Shelburne, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orange County, VT
The final approach into Orange County, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Orange County, VT
Late night in Orange County on Friday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m 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 Shelburne, VT to Orange County, VT covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Shelburne Road, Vermont Route 110. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Shelburne, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shelburne, VT and Orange County, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans, Montpelier and Barre.
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