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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.99 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.69 mi
28.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.69 mi
Kilometers
28.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.04 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in Fair Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Haven
2026-04-18T16:18
Arrive Chittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fair Haven
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
West Rutland
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Fair Haven
14 mi
00h 20m
To Chittenden
14 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Place

    24 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2047 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dutton Avenue

    1551 ft · 31 sec · Dutton Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 4 East: Castleton, Rutland

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    16.1 mi · 19 min · U.S. Route 4

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  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 Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Haven 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
16.1 mi · 57%
Sangamon Road
2.24 mi · 8%
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.03 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Dutton Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
US 4 East
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Rutland
00h 20m from Fair Haven
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Rutland station

5 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

10 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

17 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Whitehall station

29 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Haven and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 17.69 mi (28.47 km).

Fair Haven

#1 Fair Haven

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,530
Coordinates43.5947900, -73.2656700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Chittenden

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Fair Haven (-73.26567, 43.59479)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fair Haven and Chittenden. The current time is 16:18:21.

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.