Origin
Brandon, VT
Afternoon in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, VT to Pierces Corner, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Pierces Corner, VT
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Trip Overview
Brandon to Pierces Corner is 20.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Franklin Street and Vermont Route 103, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a local driving experience, as the highway share is minimal. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a simple point-to-point drive, perfect for when you need to cover a short distance efficiently within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| North Main Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— 14.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, VT and Pierces Corner, 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
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Franklin Street
4
Continue on US 7
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto VT 103
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Vermont Route 103
6
Arrive at destination
VT 103
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — 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
3
20.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Turn left onto VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Pierces Corner, VT
Afternoon in Pierces Corner on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of just 1%. You'll navigate primarily along Franklin Street and then transition to Vermont Route 103. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road is 14.1 miles on Franklin Street. This route emphasizes local roads over high-speed travel, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and a more intimate connection with the landscape. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on navigating through local areas rather than long, open stretches.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Franklin Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 7; VT 73 / Center Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brandon, VT to Pierces Corner, VT is easy. At 34m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 7; VT 73 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 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 20.6 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pierces Corner, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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