Trip from Shelburne, VT to Lyndon, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

85.2 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 43m ★

6 AM

1h 51m

8 AM

2h 7m

10 AM

1h 56m

12 PM

1h 55m

3 PM

1h 57m

5 PM

2h 6m

8 PM

1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Shelburne, VT

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Lyndon, VT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 85.2 miles, this trip from Shelburne to Lyndon is a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Vermont. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 50 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel will cover the transit, which relies heavily on a mix of I-89, U.S. Route 2, and I-91. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight trip unless you have specific reasons to linger. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two Vermont towns, perfect for travelers prioritizing time management over meandering backroads.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.6 miles from Shelburne, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 89	33.9 mi	39m
U.S. Route 2	32.9 mi	41m
I 91	6.6 mi	7m
Shelburne Road	4.6 mi	9m
Memorial Drive	1.5 mi	2m
River Street	1.3 mi	2m
I 189	1 mi	1m
High Street	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 89 — 33.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne, VT and Lyndon, VT.

Start on US 7

4.6 mi · 9 min · Shelburne Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans Use the slight right / right lanes.

Merge onto I 189

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 189

Toward I 89

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier

Merge onto I 89

34 mi · 39 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

Continue on Memorial Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · Berlin Street

Turn slight left onto US 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street

Enter roundabout onto US 2

137 ft · 1 sec · River Street

Continue on US 2

97 ft · 1 sec · River Street

Merge onto US 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

Continue on US 2

7.1 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 39 sec · High Street

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · School Street

Continue on US 2

26 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 91

Merge onto I 91

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 91

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

Turn left onto US 5

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Memorial Drive

Turn right onto York Street

53 ft · 2 sec · York Street

Arrive at destination

York Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1-hour and 50-minute run, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule without worrying about mid-trip lodging. With zero formal stops required by the route plan, you are free to dictate your own pace, though you should keep an eye on your fuel gauge to ensure you stay within your $14 estimate. Because the majority of your time is spent on I-89 and I-91, stay alert for typical interstate traffic patterns that might fluctuate near major junctions. My best tip is to treat the 33.9-mile stretch on I-89 as your primary window for making up time, as it is the longest segment of the drive where you can maintain a consistent cruise.

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 42.6 miles from Shelburne, VT, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 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 42.6 miles or 56m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyndon, 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 85.2 miles and 1h 50m.

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 33.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barre, VT

43 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.

Popular next leg

Barre, VT to Lyndon, VT

42.3 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Huntington, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montpelier, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Burlington, Vermont

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.1

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Montpelier, Vermont

1.3 mi

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Burlington, Vermont

1.7 mi

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.1

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.6

Montpelier, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.1

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 6.1

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.2

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18025400094

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 12.2

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028799901

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.1

St Johnsbury, Vermont

+18003676372

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.1

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73

Danville, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73

Danville, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006635633

Visit website

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6.1

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 6.1

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 84.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

4.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 189

Merge onto I 189 toward I 89

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward I 89

5.9 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

40.2 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.72 one way

$27.43 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$15.09	$30.18
premium	$4.86	$16.32	$32.63
diesel	$5.61	$18.81	$37.62

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: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.6	$8.95	$4.09
Efficient EV	21.3	$7.46	$3.41
EV Truck/SUV	34.1	$11.93	$5.45

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Shelburne, VT

Late night in Shelburne on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lyndon, VT

Late night in Lyndon on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°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

26 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

1h 50m 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?

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.9 miles on I-89. While the path remains efficient and fast, the transition between the interstate segments and U.S. Route 2 offers a slight change of pace for the driver. Expect a consistent, steady rhythm as you navigate the transition from the Burlington area toward the Northeast Kingdom. It is a functional drive designed for steady progress rather than technical maneuvers or winding, slow-speed exploration.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. 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 6/10

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 85.2 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.

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 Lyndon, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans, Montpelier and Saint Johnsbury.

Saint Albans

4.6 mi in | ~9m

Montpelier

5.9 mi in | ~11m

Saint Johnsbury

40.2 mi in | ~51m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 85.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.9 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lyndon, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyndon, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Shelburne, VT to Lyndon, VT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Zaytoona Restaurant

Zaytoona Restaurant

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

Zen Gardens

Pascolo Ristorante

Bliss Bee

99 Restaurants

Haybarn Restaurant & Lounge

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

FLO Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Shelburne, VT

Lyndon, VT

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 50m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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