How far is Chittenden, VT from Wallingford, VT?

The driving distance from Chittenden, VT to Wallingford, VT is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
18.69 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.37 mi
26.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.37 mi
Kilometers
26.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.69 mi
Kilometers
30.08 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallingford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Chittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 7:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chittenden
2026-04-18T17:57
Arrive Wallingford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chittenden
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
Rutland
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

From Chittenden
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Wallingford
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Holden Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Top Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Mountain Top Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 21 sec · Chittenden Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    3.9 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    11.3 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
11.3 mi · 61%
U.S. Route 7
3.89 mi · 21%
Sangamon Road
2.24 mi · 12%
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.03 mi · 5%
Chittenden Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Depot Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

11.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
00h 16m from Chittenden
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chittenden and Partly Sunny near Wallingford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Chittenden and 9.3 miles from Wallingford.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rutland, 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 Rutland.

RAIL

Rutland station

1 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.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

32 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chittenden and Wallingford. Straight-line distance: 16.37 mi (26.34 km).

Chittenden

#1 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Wallingford

#2 Wallingford

Town in Vermont

Population1,938
Coordinates43.4719200, -72.9782300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.948165, 43.70784)
End: Depot Street (-72.978254, 43.471835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

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 Chittenden and Wallingford. The current time is 17:57:33.

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.