Origin
Castleton, VT
Morning in Castleton on Friday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castleton, VT to Pierces Corner, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castleton, VT
Lewis Ashton
Pierces Corner, VT
Leohoho
Trip Overview
The drive from Castleton, VT to Pierces Corner, VT covers 14.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 4, US 7, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on U.S. Route 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 14.9 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 4 and US 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on U.S. Route 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 4 and US 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 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 19m drive. You will face about 7 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 (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 4A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (East Hubbardton Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 4A / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 4A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Hubbardton Road
Turn left onto East Hubbardton Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Merge onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| US 7 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Hubbardton Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castleton, VT and Pierces Corner, VT.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Street
173 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Street
3
Turn right onto VT 4A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto East Hubbardton Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Hubbardton Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge onto US 4
11 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Route 4
7
Turn right onto US 7
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 7
8
Turn left onto VT 103
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Vermont Route 103
9
Arrive at destination
VT 103
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
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
Pierces Corner, VT
Morning in Pierces Corner on Friday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
37 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
19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Castleton, VT to Pierces Corner, VT covers 14.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 4, US 7, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Castleton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 4A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (East Hubbardton Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Castleton, VT to Pierces Corner, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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