Origin
Shelburne, VT
Night in Shelburne on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelburne, VT to Orleans County, VT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
84.1 mi
135 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
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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Orleans County, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shelburne, VT to Orleans County, VT covers 84.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 100, Vermont Route 58 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.1 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.54 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
42 miles from Shelburne, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 84.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 100. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.1 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 24 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 23.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 100. 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 84.1 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 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 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
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
29.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
VT 100 / VT Route 100
Enter roundabout onto VT 100 / VT Route 100
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
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 Orleans County, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans, Montpelier and Stowe.
Saint Albans
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
Montpelier
5.9 mi in
|
~11m
Stowe
29.4 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 23.1 mi | 26m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 19 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 58 East | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Shelburne Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 23.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne, VT and Orleans 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
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
7
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
8
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
9
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
10
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
12
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pucker Street
13
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pucker Street
14
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
15
Continue on VT 100 ALT
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 100 Bypass
16
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
17
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
18
Enter roundabout onto VT 100
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
VT Route 100
19
Continue on VT 100
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
VT Route 100
20
Turn straight onto VT 100
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Vermont Route 100
21
Turn right onto VT 58
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Vermont Route 58 East
22
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 14
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Route 5
24
Arrive at destination
US 5
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 42 miles from Shelburne, VT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.1 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 1h 2m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orleans 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.
+
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 Shelburne, VT
This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 23.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Shelburne, VT · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Shelburne, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orleans County, VT
The final approach into Orleans County, 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 Orleans County, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.54 one way
$27.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.90 | $29.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Orleans County, VT
Night in Orleans County on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
4 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
2h 7m 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 Orleans County, VT covers 84.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 100, Vermont Route 58 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 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 $13.54 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 84.1 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 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shelburne, VT and Orleans County, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans, Montpelier and Stowe.
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