How far is Pawlet, VT from Chittenden, VT?

The driving distance from Pawlet, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.34 mi
01h 01m
Flight
27.44 mi
44.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.44 mi
Kilometers
44.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.88 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Pawlet
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawlet
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Chittenden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pawlet
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
Ira
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Pawlet
17.6 mi
00h 30m
To Chittenden
17.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 133

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 133

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 133

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 133

  3. 3

    Continue on West Tinmouth Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Tinmouth Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Morgan Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Morgan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 133

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 133

  8. 8

    Continue on Clarendon Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Clarendon Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1886 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Rutland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Business Route 4

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Business Route 4

  12. 12

    Continue on West Street

    2471 ft · 1 min · West Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  17. 17

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

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawlet 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 133
11.5 mi · 33%
U.S. Route 7 North
3.89 mi · 11%
South Street
3.65 mi · 10%
West Tinmouth Road
2.35 mi · 7%
Sangamon Road
2.24 mi · 6%
East Street
2.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 133

Continue on Vermont Route 133

6.24 mi · 00h 09m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ira
00h 30m from Pawlet
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pawlet 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 Pawlet to Chittenden?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Ira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Pawlet and 17.7 miles from Chittenden.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pawlet and Partly Sunny near Chittenden.

Stop Ideas Near Ira

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

10 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

12 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

17 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Whitehall station

28 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawlet and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 27.44 mi (44.16 km).

Pawlet

#1 Pawlet

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,359
Coordinates43.3467400, -73.1762200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Chittenden

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Pawlet (-73.17622, 43.34674)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 Pawlet and Chittenden. The current time is 03:10:32.

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.