Origin
Brandon, VT
Afternoon in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, VT to Chittenden, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, VT
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Chittenden, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brandon, VT to Chittenden, VT covers 13.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Street, Sangamon Road, East Pittsford - Chittenden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Franklin Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| Sangamon Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Pittsford - Chittenden Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Chittenden Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Top Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Holden Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— 10.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, VT and Chittenden, VT.
1
Start on Park Street
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto US 7; VT 73
512 ft
·
21 sec
·
Center Street
3
Continue on US 7
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sangamon Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chittenden Road
6
Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
7
Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road
197 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mountain Top Road
8
Turn left onto Holden Road
158 ft
·
8 sec
·
Holden Road
9
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 7; VT 73 / Center Street
Turn left onto US 7; VT 73 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Sangamon Road
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Chittenden Road
At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Holden Road
Turn left onto Holden Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Chittenden, VT
Afternoon in Chittenden on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
25m 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?
13.8 mi in 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Franklin Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 7; VT 73 / Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 7; VT 73 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Sangamon Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Chittenden Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Franklin Street. 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: near the start (US 7; VT 73 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Sangamon Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Chittenden Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Chittenden, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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