How far is Mendon, VT from Brandon, VT?
The driving distance from Mendon, VT to Brandon, VT is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon and Brandon.
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Start on Meadow Lake Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive
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Continue on Meadowlake Drive
149 m · 12 sec · Meadowlake Drive
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Continue on Meadow Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chittenden Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
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Turn left onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 7
10.2 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Center Street
156 m · 22 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
33 m · 5 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon and Brandon.
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 7
At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 7
10.2 mi · 00h 17m
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 Mendon and Partly Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendon to Brandon?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Mendon and 9.1 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mendon and Partly Sunny near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsford
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 Pittsford.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Ticonderoga station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.71 km).
#1 Mendon
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 43.6519800, -72.9278000 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,705 |
| Coordinates | 43.7981200, -73.0876100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Street (-73.087626, 43.798256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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