Origin
Shelburne, VT
Late night in Shelburne on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelburne, VT to South Burlington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.1 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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South Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Shelburne and South Burlington, this 8.1-mile connection is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 16 minutes. Since it is such a short distance, you can easily complete the drive in one day without needing to plan for overnight stays. You will spend roughly $1 on fuel, making it a highly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. Both your origin and destination sit firmly in Vermont, keeping you within the same regional climate and landscape. This route is best viewed as a practical link rather than a destination-heavy journey, offering a simple way to move through the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 89 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Williston Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Shelburne Road
— 4.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne, VT and South Burlington, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Toward I 89
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
5
Merge onto I 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
7
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Williston Road
8
Continue on US 2
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williston Road
9
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 7.3 — 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
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: South Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 East: South Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $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
South Burlington, VT
Late night in South Burlington on Sunday
Local time
4:02 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
16m 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 drive that transitions from surface roads to a brief highway connection. You will spend about 25% of your time on the highway, primarily utilizing I-189 and I-89 to bridge the gap. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.6 miles along Shelburne Road, which serves as the primary artery for the first half of your trip. Because the journey is relatively short, the character of the road changes quickly as you shift from local thoroughfares to the faster pace of the interstate. Stay alert, as the turn-heavy nature of the local segments requires more active steering than a standard highway cruise.
Only 25% 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: 4.6 mi on Shelburne Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 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 8.1 miles you will encounter 5 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 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Shelburne, VT to South Burlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
Saint Albans
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Shelburne 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 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 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Burlington, 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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