Origin
Pierces Corner, VT
Afternoon in Pierces Corner on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierces Corner, VT to Rutland, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
5.1 mi
8 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierces Corner, VT
Leohoho
Rutland, VT
Michal Petráš
Trip Overview
The drive from Pierces Corner, VT to Rutland, VT covers 5.1 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 7, Vermont Route 103, Woodstock Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodstock Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierces Corner, VT and Rutland, VT.
1
Start on VT 103
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Vermont Route 103
2
Turn right onto US 7
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 7
3
Turn right onto US 4
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
Woodstock Avenue
4
Arrive at destination
US 4
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Avenue
Turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.82 one way
$1.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $0.90 | $1.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Rutland, VT
Afternoon in Rutland on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9m 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?
5.1 mi in 9m, mostly highway — 4.9 mi of that is on US 7.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Vermont Route 103. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near US 4 / Woodstock Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pierces Corner, VT to Rutland, VT is easy. At 9m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.1 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 5.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on US 7. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.1 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rutland, 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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