Origin
Ferrisburgh, VT
Late night in Ferrisburgh on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferrisburgh, VT to Cornwall, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferrisburgh, VT
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Cornwall, VT
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Trip Overview
Ferrisburgh to Cornwall is 19.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Ethan Allen Highway/US-7/VT-30, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's more about getting from A to B efficiently than a grand scenic tour. It’s a perfect option for a quick trip between these two towns, easily doable in a single day with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Park Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 11.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferrisburgh, VT and Cornwall, VT.
1
Start on US 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
2
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
3
Continue on US 7
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
4
Turn right onto VT 30
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto VT 30; VT 125
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on VT 30; VT 125
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on VT 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 30
8
Turn right onto Fisher Road
142 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fisher Road
9
Turn left onto Park Lane
247 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Lane
10
Arrive at destination
Park Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
VT 30 / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 30 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Fisher Road
Turn right onto Fisher Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Park Lane
Turn left onto Park Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cornwall, VT
Late night in Cornwall on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 30% highway share, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster stretches and more local road driving. The longest uninterrupted segment is 11.7 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. As you travel, you'll transition between these road types, offering a varied driving experience rather than a constant, unchanging pace. You'll likely spend time on US Route 7 and Vermont Route 30, providing a blend of efficiency and local flavor as you make your way.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near VT 30 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ferrisburgh, VT to Cornwall, VT is easy. At 28m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (VT 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.2 miles (Fisher Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (VT 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.2 miles (Fisher Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornwall, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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