Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawlet, VT
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Chittenden, VT
Andrea Davis
Pawlet to Chittenden is 35.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Vermont Route 133 and U.S. Route 7 North, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Vermont, moving from one part of the Northeast to another. You'll spend a little under half the drive on highways, making for a relatively quick transit. It's a good option if you're looking for a simple connection between two points without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 133 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Tinmouth Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sangamon Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Clarendon Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pawlet, VT and Chittenden, VT.
Start on VT 133
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 133
Continue on VT 133
Continue on VT 133
Continue on VT 133; VT 140
Continue on VT 133; VT 140
Continue on VT 133
Continue on VT 133
Turn right onto VT 4A
Turn slight right onto US 4 Business
Continue on US 4 Business
Continue on US 4 Business
Continue on US 4 Business
Turn left onto US 4; US 7
Continue on US 7
Turn right onto Sangamon Road
At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road
Turn left onto Holden Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Pawlet, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 133 / Vermont Route 133
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Sangamon Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| premium | $5.29 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Evening in Pawlet on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Chittenden on Wednesday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
The drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 47% of it on higher-speed routes. You'll experience a stretch of 11.5 miles on Vermont Route 133, which is part of the surface road portion. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more rural driving as you progress. The road conditions are generally mixed, so be prepared for both faster travel and slower, more scenic segments.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near VT 133 / Vermont Route 133.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (VT 133 / Vermont Route 133): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.4 miles (US 4; US 7 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (Sangamon Road): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,225 ft
Total Descent
774 ft
Highest Point
1,140 ft
~35.3 mi in
Elevation Range
641 ft
Rutland is a city of about 17,000 people in Southern Vermont. It is the third largest city in the state. It is a good starting point for exploring the Green Mountains, and is very close to several major ski areas. The town has over one hundred houses on the National Register of Historic Places. This article also covers the nearby village of Chittenden.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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