Origin
Hinesburg, VT
Late night in Hinesburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesburg, VT to Shelburne, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesburg, VT
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Shelburne, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Hinesburg and Shelburne, this 8.2-mile journey is an efficient way to traverse this corner of Vermont. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Shelburne Falls Road, Irish Hill Road, and Falls Road to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical route for locals or travelers exploring the Northeast. Since the entire drive stays within Vermont, you can enjoy a straightforward experience without the complexity of crossing regional borders. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal effort.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Falls Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Irish Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Falls Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Shelburne Hinesburg Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dorset Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Shelburne Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shelburne Falls Road
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesburg, VT and Shelburne, VT.
1
Start on VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 116
2
Turn left onto Shelburne Falls Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Shelburne Falls Road
3
Continue on Shelburne Hinesburg Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelburne Hinesburg Road
4
Continue on Dorset Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dorset Street
5
Turn left onto Irish Hill Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Irish Hill Road
6
Continue on Falls Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Falls Road
7
Continue on Falls Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Falls Road
8
Turn left onto US 7
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Shelburne Road
9
Arrive at destination
US 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Shelburne Falls Road
Turn left onto Shelburne Falls Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Irish Hill Road
Turn left onto Irish Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Shelburne on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that favors winding roads over high-speed transit. Only 11% of this 8.2-mile trip takes place on a highway, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on Shelburne Falls Road, which spans 2.9 miles before you encounter the next turn. Because of the technical nature of these roads, you should remain alert and prepared for constant adjustments. This is not a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it offers a more engaged, hands-on driving experience that reflects the character of the local Vermont landscape.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Shelburne Falls Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Shelburne Falls Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hinesburg, VT to Shelburne, VT is easy. At 15m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Shelburne Falls Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Irish Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
425 ft
155 ft
Total Climb
202 ft
Total Descent
399 ft
Highest Point
425 ft
~2.9 mi in
Elevation Range
270 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Shelburne, VT
Full guide →Shelburne is a town in Vermont, in the eastern United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Shelburne Falls Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Shelburne Falls Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Irish Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shelburne, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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