Dorset, VT Road Trips

Dorset, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 13 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 78 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.

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Trip Routes

27

Longest Drive

141 mi

St Johnsbury, VT

Quickest Drive

12m

Manchester, 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 109.7 mi · 2h 59m Dorset, VT to Colchester, VT 101.4 mi · 2h 47m Dorset, VT to Montpelier, VT 100.2 mi · 2h 32m Dorset, VT to Essex Junction, VT 100.2 mi · 2h 44m

Trips from Dorset, VT

Dorset, VT to Milton, VT

109.7 mi 2h 59m

Dorset, VT to Colchester, VT

101.4 mi 2h 47m

Dorset, VT to Montpelier, VT

100.2 mi 2h 32m

Dorset, VT to Essex Junction, VT

100.2 mi 2h 44m

Dorset, VT to Williston, VT

99.6 mi 2h 43m

Dorset, VT to Barre, VT

98.4 mi 2h 32m

Dorset, VT to Winooski, VT

96.9 mi 2h 40m

Dorset, VT to South Burlington, VT

95.1 mi 2h 37m

Dorset, VT to Hartford, VT

82.2 mi 1h 59m

Dorset, VT to Brattleboro, VT

52.6 mi 1h 29m

Dorset, VT to Springfield, VT

43.7 mi 1h 15m

Dorset, VT to Bennington, VT

31.1 mi 47m

Dorset, VT to Manchester, VT

6.8 mi 12m

Driving from Dorset, VT

On average, trips departing from Dorset, VT run 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 6m. 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 59m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Dorset, VT include Milton, VT (109.7 mi, 2h 59m), Colchester, VT (101.4 mi, 2h 47m), Montpelier, VT (100.2 mi, 2h 32m), Essex Junction, VT (100.2 mi, 2h 44m), and Williston, VT (99.6 mi, 2h 43m). 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 78-mile trip from Dorset, VT, budget about $12 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 13 mapped routes leaving Dorset, VT and 14 routes heading into Dorset, VT, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 110 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dorset, VT covers 110 miles and takes approximately 2h 59m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Dorset, VT runs about 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 78-mile trip from Dorset, VT costs roughly $12 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, Montpelier, VT and Essex Junction, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.