Origin
Shelburne, VT
Late night in Shelburne on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelburne, VT to Richmond, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Richmond, VT
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Trip Overview
Shelburne, VT to Richmond, VT is 16.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 89 and Shelburne Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll mostly stick to a major interstate for this leg, making it a quick and efficient transit rather than a destination drive in itself. It's a great option if you're looking for a simple connection between these two Vermont towns, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Shelburne Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 189 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne, VT and Richmond, 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
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
7
Turn right onto US 2
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Richmond, VT
Late night in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
10 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
26m 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 drive offers a mixed bag, with 58% of the journey on highways like I 89. You'll experience a longest stretch of 8.7 miles on I 89, providing a taste of consistent, higher-speed travel. The route begins with local roads, likely Shelburne Road and West Main Street, before merging onto the interstate. Expect a transition from potentially slower, more local driving to the efficiency of highway travel for a significant portion of the trip. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with reasonable speed.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 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 16.7 miles you will encounter 6 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.
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 Richmond, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans, Montpelier and Bolton.
Saint Albans
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
Montpelier
5.9 mi in
|
~11m
Bolton
15 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on I 89. 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, 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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