Dorset, VT Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 9 heading in, Dorset, VT works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 82 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Dorset, VT head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

17

Longest Drive

141 mi

St Johnsbury, VT

Quickest Drive

39m

Bennington, VT

Plan Around Dorset, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dorset, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

St Johnsbury, VT to Dorset, VT 141 mi · 3h 7m Milton, VT to Dorset, VT 109.7 mi · 2h 58m Colchester, VT to Dorset, VT 101.2 mi · 2h 47m Essex Junction, VT to Dorset, VT 100.6 mi · 2h 44m

Continue From Dorset, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Dorset, VT to Milton, VT 109.5 mi · 2h 25m Dorset, VT to Colchester, VT 101.2 mi · 2h 17m Dorset, VT to Essex Junction, VT 98.7 mi · 2h 14m Dorset, VT to Williston, VT 94.9 mi · 2h 7m

Trips from Dorset, VT

Dorset, VT to Milton, VT

109.5 mi 2h 25m

Dorset, VT to Colchester, VT

101.2 mi 2h 17m

Dorset, VT to Essex Junction, VT

98.7 mi 2h 14m

Dorset, VT to Williston, VT

94.9 mi 2h 7m

Dorset, VT to South Burlington, VT

94.9 mi 2h 8m

Dorset, VT to Hartford, VT

82.2 mi 1h 59m

Dorset, VT to Springfield, VT

43.7 mi 1h 15m

Dorset, VT to Bennington, VT

31.1 mi 39m

Driving from Dorset, VT

Expect an average of 82 miles and about 1h 53m behind the wheel when leaving Dorset, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 110 miles (2h 25m), while the shortest is just 31 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Dorset, VT include Milton, VT (109.5 mi, 2h 25m), Colchester, VT (101.2 mi, 2h 17m), Essex Junction, VT (98.7 mi, 2h 14m), Williston, VT (94.9 mi, 2h 7m), and South Burlington, VT (94.9 mi, 2h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 82-mile trip from Dorset, VT, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Dorset, VT and 9 routes heading into Dorset, VT, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 110 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dorset, VT covers 110 miles and takes approximately 2h 25m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.

The average route from Dorset, VT runs about 82 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 82-mile trip from Dorset, VT costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Dorset, VT include Milton, VT, Colchester, VT, Essex Junction, VT and Williston, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.