How far is Mendon, VT from Fair Haven, VT?
The driving distance from Mendon, VT to Fair Haven, VT is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
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
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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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendon and Fair Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon and Fair Haven.
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Start on Meadow Lake Drive
66 m · 10 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 4
2.5 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
567 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
15.9 mi · 18 min · U.S. Route 4
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 4A: Fair Haven
1306 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Dutton Avenue
2576 ft · 52 sec · Dutton Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
2047 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Park Place
24 m · 2 sec · North Park Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon and Fair Haven.
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
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
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 Fair Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendon to Fair Haven?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11.5 miles from Mendon and 9.7 miles from Fair Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mendon and Partly Sunny near Fair Haven.
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 Mendon and Fair Haven. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.93 km).
#1 Mendon
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 43.6519800, -72.9278000 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fair Haven
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,530 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947900, -73.2656700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Park Place (-73.265667, 43.594855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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