How far is Vergennes, VT from Cornwall, VT?

The driving distance from Vergennes, VT to Cornwall, VT is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
17.37 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.42 mi
23.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.42 mi
Kilometers
23.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.37 mi
Kilometers
27.96 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornwall
Thu, Apr 16, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Vergennes
Thu, Apr 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vergennes
2026-04-16T04:23
Arrive Cornwall
Thu, Apr 16, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vergennes
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Weybridge
VT

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States of America

From Vergennes
8.7 mi
00h 13m
To Cornwall
8.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vergennes and Cornwall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vergennes and Cornwall.

  1. 1

    Start on Mac Donough Drive

    27 m · 9 sec · Mac Donough Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    625 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1094 ft · 22 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Continue on New Haven Road

    3172 ft · 1 min · New Haven Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 7

    1.9 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  6. 6

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fisher Road

    43 m · 10 sec · Fisher Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Park Lane

    75 m · 11 sec · Park Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vergennes and Cornwall.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 58%
Vermont Route 30
2.6 mi · 15%
Main Street
1.92 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 7
1.88 mi · 11%
New Haven Road
0.6 mi · 3%
Green Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weybridge
00h 13m from Vergennes
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vergennes and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vergennes to Cornwall?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 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?

Weybridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Vergennes and 8.7 miles from Cornwall.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vergennes and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cornwall.

Stop Ideas Near Weybridge

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

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

RAIL

Port Henry station

20 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

23 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

28 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vergennes and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 14.42 mi (23.21 km).

Vergennes

#1 Vergennes

City of the United States

Population2,598
Coordinates44.1672800, -73.2540100
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Cornwall

#2 Cornwall

Town in Vermont (United States)

Population1,198
Coordinates43.9608900, -73.2104000
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Vergennes (-73.25401, 44.16728)
End: Cornwall (-73.2104, 43.96089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
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 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.81
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.41 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.86 $2.96 $5.93
Diesel $6.00 $3.66 $7.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Vergennes and Cornwall. The current time is 04:23:43.

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.