How far is Fair Haven, VT from Chittenden, VT?
The driving distance from Fair Haven, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Fair Haven and Chittenden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven and Chittenden.
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Start on North Park Place
24 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2047 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Dutton Avenue
1551 ft · 31 sec · Dutton Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 4 East: Castleton, Rutland
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
16.1 mi · 19 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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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 Chittenden Road
741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road
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Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
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Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road
60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road
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Turn left onto Holden Road
48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Haven and Chittenden.
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
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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 Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven to Chittenden?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 Fair Haven and 14 miles from Chittenden.
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 10.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 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 Partly Sunny around Fair Haven and Partly Sunny near Chittenden.
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 Fair Haven and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 17.69 mi (28.47 km).
#1 Fair Haven
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,530 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947900, -73.2656700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chittenden
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 43.7078400, -72.9481600 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.91 | $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.
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