Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendon, VT
Tim Dusenberry
The drive from Mendon, VT to Pittsford, VT covers 8.3 miles and takes about 17m 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 7, Sangamon Road, Meadow Lake Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on U.S. Route 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Sangamon Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Meadow Lake Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Chittenden Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Meadowlake Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon, VT and Pittsford, VT.
Start on Meadow Lake Drive
Continue on Meadowlake Drive
Continue on Meadow Lake Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Chittenden Road
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 7
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 5.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Chittenden Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Mendon on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Pittsford on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
8.3 mi in 17m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: U.S. Route 7.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Chittenden Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mendon, VT to Pittsford, VT is easy. At 17m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Chittenden Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Sangamon Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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