How far is Rutland, VT from Chittenden, VT?
The driving distance from Rutland, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rutland and Chittenden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland and Chittenden.
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Start on Woodstock Avenue
3 m · 5 sec · Woodstock Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
3.9 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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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 Rutland 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 7 North
Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
3.89 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rutland 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 Rutland to Chittenden?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Proctor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Rutland and 4.4 miles from Chittenden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rutland and Partly Sunny near Chittenden.
Stop Ideas Near Proctor
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 Proctor.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Whitehall station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 6.83 mi (10.99 km).
#1 Rutland
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland
| Population | 4,105 |
| Coordinates | 43.6106200, -72.9726100 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
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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