Springfield, VT to Shelburne, VT is 126 miles and takes about 2h 34m via I-89, I-91, and Shelburne Road, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Vermont, making it a straightforward domestic journey. Given its mostly highway profile, you can expect a relatively quick transit between these two points. It's a good option if you're looking for an efficient drive with minimal fuss, especially since it's designed to be completed in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63 miles from Springfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
86.9 mi
1h 40m
I 91
28.2 mi
32m
Shelburne Road
4.8 mi
9m
Charlestown Road
2.3 mi
3m
I 189
1.4 mi
2m
Clinton Street
1.3 mi
2m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 86.9 mi, about 1h 40m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~951 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,393
Quietest
1 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
30.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, VT and Shelburne, VT.
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Start on VT 11
0.3 mi·50 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on VT 11
1.3 mi·2 min·Clinton Street
3
Continue on VT 11
2.3 mi·3 min·Charlestown Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 91 North
5
Merge onto I 91
28 mi·32 min·I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
7
Merge onto I 89
87 mi·1 hr 40 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, RutlandUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 189
1.4 mi·2 min·I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 7
4.8 mi·9 min·Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
US 7
Trip Plan
For this 2.5-hour drive, leaving anytime during daylight hours should work well, as it's easily achievable in a single day. Since the longest stretch is under 90 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive fuel stops, though keeping an eye on your gauge is always wise, especially with an estimated fuel cost of $21. If you do decide to stop, consider the interstate segments for quicker breaks. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the exits as you get closer to Shelburne, as the transition from I-89 to Shelburne Road involves a few turns that require attention.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Springfield, VT, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.9 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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelburne, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springfield, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Springfield, VT
This is one driving day of about 126 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Springfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 86.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 121.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.9 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 North
3
4.2 mi into trip|~8m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
32.4 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
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119.5 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
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121.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.99 one way
$41.98 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$23.29
$46.58
premium
$5.07
$25.13
$50.26
diesel
$5.60
$27.77
$55.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.8
0
$13.23
$6.05
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.03
$5.04
EV Truck/SUV
50.4
0
$17.64
$8.06
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Aug 11, 2026
Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Shelburne, VT
Late night
in Shelburne on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 6 mph41% chanceLive forecast
75°F
Northfield, VT
63 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 39.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 92% of the 126 miles on interstates like I-89 and I-91. You'll experience a longest stretch of 86.9 miles on I-89, offering a sustained period of cruising. The transition to surface streets occurs on Shelburne Road as you approach your destination, marking the end of the high-speed travel. Expect a pattern of dense exits and entrances as you navigate the interstate sections.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,655 ft156 ft
Total Climb
1,670 ft
Total Descent
1,925 ft
Highest Point
1,655 ft
~72.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,500 ft
Notable High Points
1,655 ft at ~72.1 miles+533 ft prominence
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 Springfield, VT to Shelburne, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Springfield is a town of 9,400 people (2010) in southeastern Vermont along the Black River. In 2007, the city was selected to host the premiere of The Simpsons Movie after winning a contest to find the Springfield that most closely resembled the town featured in the movie and TV show.
Top landmarks
•Stellafane Observatory — observatory in Vermont, USA
•Parker Hill Rural Historic District — historic district in Springfield, Vermont
•Southview Housing Historic District — historic district in Springfield, Vermont
The longest stretch is about 86.9 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shelburne, VT before heading back.
