How far is Brandon, VT from Mendon, VT?
The driving distance from Brandon, VT to Mendon, VT is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Mendon.
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Start on Park Street
33 m · 10 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
156 m · 22 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
10.2 mi · 17 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chittenden Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
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Turn left onto Meadow Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive
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Continue on Meadowlake Drive
149 m · 12 sec · Meadowlake Drive
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Continue on Meadow Lake Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Mendon.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brandon and Partly Sunny near Mendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Mendon?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 7.9 miles from Brandon and 7.9 miles from Mendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brandon and Partly Sunny near Mendon.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsford.
Rutland station
Castleton station
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Ticonderoga station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Mendon. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.71 km).
#1 Brandon
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,705 |
| Coordinates | 43.7981200, -73.0876100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mendon
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 43.6519800, -72.9278000 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendon (-72.9278, 43.65198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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