Origin
Wallingford, VT
Morning in Wallingford on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallingford, VT to Brandon, 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
42m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wallingford, VT
James Mirakian
Brandon, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the heart of Vermont, the 25.6-mile journey from Wallingford to Brandon is an efficient choice. You can expect a drive time of approximately 42 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your path primarily follows U.S. Route 7 North, North Main Street, and South Main Street, keeping you within the Northeast region for the duration of the trip. With fuel costs estimated at $4, this route is quite budget-friendly. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick local excursion, this itinerary offers a practical way to navigate between these two Vermont towns without any mandatory stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 North | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| North Main Street | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| South Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7 North
— 14.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford, VT and Brandon, VT.
1
Start on VT 140
275 ft
·
17 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn left onto US 7
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 4; US 7
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on US 7
14 mi
·
23 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
5
Continue on US 7; VT 73
512 ft
·
21 sec
·
Center Street
6
Turn right onto Park Street
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Street
7
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 7 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 7 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brandon, VT
Morning in Brandon on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m 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 offers a mixed-road experience, balancing open stretches with more localized travel. You will spend about 55% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stint covering 14.1 miles specifically on U.S. Route 7 North. Transitioning from the main highway into the local streets of Brandon changes the rhythm of the drive, requiring you to shift from a steady cruising pace to a more controlled speed. Because you aren't stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration, you get a varied feel behind the wheel. The combination of highway efficiency and town-center navigation creates a balanced journey that keeps the 42-minute trip engaging.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on U.S. Route 7 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.1 miles in near US 7 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wallingford, VT to Brandon, VT is easy. At 42m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 7 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brandon, VT
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on U.S. Route 7 North. 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 0.1 miles (US 7 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brandon, 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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