How far is Danby, VT from Chittenden, VT?

The driving distance from Danby, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.08 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.1 mi
40.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.1 mi
Kilometers
40.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.08 mi
Kilometers
45.19 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danby
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Chittenden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wallingford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Danby
14 mi
00h 23m
To Chittenden
14 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    50 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  6. 6

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

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danby 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sangamon Road
2.24 mi · 8%
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.03 mi · 4%
Mt Tabor Avenue
0.18 mi · 1%
Chittenden Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Mountain Top Road
0.04 mi
South Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.4 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 23m from Danby
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Danby and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Chittenden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Danby and 14 miles from Chittenden.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Danby and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Chittenden.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

15 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

23 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

26 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danby and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 25.1 mi (40.39 km).

Danby

#1 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Chittenden

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Danby (-72.99538, 43.34618)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $6.00 $5.94 $11.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Danby and Chittenden. The current time is 22:37:49.

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.