Origin
Mendon, VT
Late night in Mendon on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mendon, VT to Fair Haven, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendon, VT
Tim Dusenberry
Fair Haven, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 23.1-mile drive from Mendon, VT to Fair Haven, VT will only take about 32 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. With 80% of the route on highways and a fuel cost estimated at just $4, it’s an economical option. You'll primarily travel on U.S. Route 4 and North Main Street, offering a straightforward journey through Vermont's Northeast region. Since it's such a short distance, this route is perfect as a standalone day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about overnight stays with this brief travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Woodstock Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dutton Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 4 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Meadow Lake Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Park Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon, VT and Fair Haven, VT.
1
Start on Meadow Lake Drive
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Meadow Lake Drive
2
Turn right onto US 4
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 4
3
Continue on US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodstock Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
5
Take the exit onto US 4
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 4
Toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
6
Merge onto US 4
16 mi
·
18 min
·
U.S. Route 4
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward VT 4A: Fair Haven
8
Turn left onto Dutton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dutton Avenue
9
Continue on VT 4A
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto North Park Place
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Park Place
11
Arrive at destination
North Park Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Turn right onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward VT 4A: Fair Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward VT 4A: Fair Haven
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Dutton Avenue
Turn left onto Dutton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fair Haven, VT
Late night in Fair Haven on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 80% of this 23.1-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles on U.S. Route 4, suggesting a consistent pace for a significant portion of your drive. While mostly highway, the route does incorporate local roads like North Main Street and Woodstock Avenue, which might offer a slight change of scenery. This blend means you'll likely experience periods of faster driving interspersed with moments on more typical town roads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on U.S. Route 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 4 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 4 / U.S. Route 4.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 4 / U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 4; US 7 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on U.S. Route 4. 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: near the start (US 4 / U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 4; US 7 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fair Haven, 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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