Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Pierces Corner, VT
Leohoho
Brandon to Pierces Corner is 20.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Franklin Street and Vermont Route 103, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a local driving experience, as the highway share is minimal. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a simple point-to-point drive, perfect for when you need to cover a short distance efficiently within the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| North Main Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, VT and Pierces Corner, VT.
Start on Park Street
Turn left onto US 7; VT 73
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Turn left onto VT 103
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 7; VT 73 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Brandon on Sunday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Pierces Corner on Sunday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of just 1%. You'll navigate primarily along Franklin Street and then transition to Vermont Route 103. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road is 14.1 miles on Franklin Street. This route emphasizes local roads over high-speed travel, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and a more intimate connection with the landscape. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on navigating through local areas rather than long, open stretches.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 7; VT 73 / Center Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brandon, VT to Pierces Corner, VT is easy. At 34m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 7; VT 73 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
478 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
711 ft
~20.8 mi in
Elevation Range
298 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Brandon, VT
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Rutland, VT
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Brandon
Cuisine: tacos;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo off; Tu off; We-Sa 12:00-19:00; Su of...
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Rutland, VT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Rutland, VT
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, right off the route
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, right off the route
Attraction
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, short detour
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
VT
Visit websiteArtwork
Later in the drive, right off the route
District
Later in the drive, right off the route
District
Later in the drive, right off the route
Artwork
Later in the drive, right off the route
Yes
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Motel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Brandon is a town in Southern Vermont with a population of 4,000 people. The town is known for its vibrant arts scene, including several well known artists who reside there.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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