Origin
Pierces Corner, VT
Late night in Pierces Corner on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierces Corner, VT to Castleton, 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
19m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierces Corner, VT
Leohoho
Castleton, VT
Lewis Ashton
Trip Overview
Pierces Corner, VT to Castleton, VT is 15 miles and takes about 19 minutes via U.S. Route 4, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick hop stays within Vermont, taking you from the Northeast region to the Northeast. Given its short length, it's a straightforward drive that requires minimal planning. You'll likely find it an easy addition to a longer trip or a simple connector between two points in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 7 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Hubbardton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierces Corner, VT and Castleton, VT.
1
Start on VT 103
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Vermont Route 103
2
Turn right onto US 7
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 7
3
Turn left onto U.S. Route 4
11 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Route 4
Toward US 4 West
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward Castleton
5
Turn left onto East Hubbardton Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Hubbardton Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto VT 4A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto South Street
173 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Street
8
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
U.S. Route 4
Turn left onto U.S. Route 4 toward US 4 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 4 West
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Castleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 5
Toward Castleton
3
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East Hubbardton Road
Turn left onto East Hubbardton Road
Navigation decision point
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
VT 4A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto VT 4A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Castleton, VT
Late night in Castleton on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 10.8 miles on U.S. Route 4. Expect a highway feel for the majority of the trip, transitioning to surface streets like Main Street as you approach your destination. The density of highway exits and the speed of travel will be noticeable.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 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 US 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near 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 19m 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 2.9 miles (U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.9 miles (East Hubbardton Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on U.S. Route 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.9 miles (U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.9 miles (East Hubbardton Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Castleton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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