How far is Brandon, VT from Chittenden, VT?

The driving distance from Brandon, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.83 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.35 mi
15.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.35 mi
Kilometers
15.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.83 mi
Kilometers
22.25 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in Brandon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-18T12:24
Arrive Chittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pittsford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Brandon
6.9 mi
00h 12m
To Chittenden
6.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Chittenden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Chittenden.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    33 m · 10 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    156 m · 22 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Street

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Chittenden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
10.2 mi · 74%
Sangamon Road
2.24 mi · 16%
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.03 mi · 7%
Chittenden Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Mountain Top Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Franklin Street

Continue on Franklin Street

10.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsford
00h 12m from Brandon
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brandon and Partly Sunny near Chittenden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Chittenden?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Brandon and 6.9 miles from Chittenden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brandon and Partly Sunny near Chittenden.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pittsford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsford.

RAIL

Rutland station

12 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

33 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.04 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population3,705
Coordinates43.7981200, -73.0876100
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Chittenden

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-73.08761, 43.79812)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.87
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.93 $3.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.00 $2.94 $5.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Chittenden. The current time is 12:24:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.