Origin
Cornwall, VT
Late night in Cornwall on Friday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, VT to Vergennes, VT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Cornwall, VT to Vergennes, VT covers 17.4 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pleasant Street, Vermont Route 30, U.S. Route 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on North Pleasant Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 17.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pleasant Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Fisher Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Fisher Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fisher Road
Turn right onto Fisher Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VT 30 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 30 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Merge onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
VT 22A / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 22A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Mac Donough Drive
Turn right onto Mac Donough Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pleasant Street | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Park Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pleasant Street
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, VT and Vergennes, VT.
1
Start on Park Lane
247 ft
·
12 sec
·
Park Lane
2
Turn right onto Fisher Road
142 ft
·
7 sec
·
Fisher Road
3
Turn left onto VT 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 30
4
Continue on VT 30
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto VT 30
119 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on VT 30
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
7
Merge onto US 7
10 mi
·
13 min
·
North Pleasant Street
8
Continue on US 7
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. Route 7
9
Turn left onto New Haven Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Haven Road
10
Continue on Green Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Green Street
11
Turn left onto VT 22A
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Mac Donough Drive
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mac Donough Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Mac Donough Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Vergennes, VT
Late night in Vergennes on Friday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
16 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
26m 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 Cornwall, VT to Vergennes, VT covers 17.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pleasant Street, Vermont Route 30, U.S. Route 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Cornwall, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fisher Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Cornwall, VT to Vergennes, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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