How far is Chittenden, VT from Fair Haven, VT?
The driving distance from Chittenden, VT to Fair Haven, VT is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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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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Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chittenden and Fair Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chittenden and Fair Haven.
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Start on the route
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Holden Road
48 m · 7 sec · Holden Road
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Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road
22 m · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road
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Continue on Mountain Top Road
38 m · 6 sec · Mountain Top Road
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Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
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Continue on Chittenden Road
741 ft · 21 sec · Chittenden Road
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Turn right onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
3.9 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
567 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
15.9 mi · 18 min · U.S. Route 4
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 4A: Fair Haven
1306 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Dutton Avenue
2576 ft · 52 sec · Dutton Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
2047 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Park Place
24 m · 2 sec · North Park Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chittenden and Fair Haven.
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.
U.S. Route 4
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
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 Chittenden and Mostly Sunny near Fair Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chittenden to Fair Haven?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
West Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Chittenden and 12.6 miles from Fair Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chittenden and Mostly Sunny near Fair Haven.
Stop Ideas Near West Rutland
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 West Rutland.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Whitehall station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chittenden and Fair Haven. Straight-line distance: 17.69 mi (28.47 km).
#1 Chittenden
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 43.7078400, -72.9481600 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fair Haven
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,530 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947900, -73.2656700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Park Place (-73.265667, 43.594855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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