Origin
Dorset, VT
Morning in Dorset on Friday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dorset, VT to Stratton Valley, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dorset, VT
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Stratton Valley, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Dorset, VT to Stratton Valley, VT covers 21.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 30, Depot Street, Vermont Route 11 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Vermont Route 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 21.5 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 30 and Depot Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on Vermont Route 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 30 and Depot Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dorset, VT to Stratton Valley, VT is easy. At 35m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Right onto VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Turn right onto VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Stratton Mountain Access Road
Turn right onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 30 | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Depot Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bonnet Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Stratton Mountain Access Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Stratton West Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 30
— 10.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorset, VT and Stratton Valley, VT.
1
Start on VT 30
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 30
2
Continue on VT 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bonnet Street
3
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A; VT 30
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on VT 7A; VT 30
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Depot Street
6
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 11 30
8
Turn right onto VT 30
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 30
9
Turn right onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stratton Mountain Access Road
10
Turn slight right onto Stratton West Road
241 ft
·
10 sec
·
Stratton West Road
11
Arrive at destination
Stratton West Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Stratton Valley, VT
Morning in Stratton Valley on Friday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dorset, VT to Stratton Valley, VT covers 21.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 30, Depot Street, Vermont Route 11 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Dorset, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Dorset, VT to Stratton Valley, VT is easy. At 35m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Dorset, VT to Stratton Valley, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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