Origin
Pownal, VT
Afternoon in Pownal on Friday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pownal, VT to Sunderland, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pownal, VT
Andrea Davis
Sunderland, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Pownal, VT to Sunderland, VT covers 28.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 7, Sunderland Hill Road, Vermont Route 313 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on U.S. Route 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 28.9 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 7 and Sunderland Hill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on U.S. Route 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Sunderland Hill Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Hill School Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Hill School Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ladd Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Oak Hill School Road
Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ladd Brook Road
Turn right onto Ladd Brook Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Navigation decision point
6
22 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Warm Brook Road
Turn right onto Warm Brook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 18.9 mi | 27m |
| Sunderland Hill Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 313 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Arlington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Warm Brook Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 18.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pownal, VT and Sunderland, VT.
1
Start on VT 346
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 346
2
Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Hill School Road
3
Turn right onto Ladd Brook Road
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Ladd Brook Road
4
Turn left onto US 7
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Route 7
5
Continue on US 7
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
6
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
8
Merge onto US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
9
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
10
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
11 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Route 7
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland
13
Turn left onto VT 313
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 313
14
Turn right onto Warm Brook Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Warm Brook Road
Use the right lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto East Arlington Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Arlington Road
16
Continue on Sunderland Hill Road
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Sunderland Hill Road
17
Arrive at destination
Sunderland Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.65 one way
$9.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Sunderland, VT
Afternoon in Sunderland on Friday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Rain Showers
N 3 to 7 mph
28% chance
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
27 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
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pownal, VT to Sunderland, VT covers 28.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 7, Sunderland Hill Road, Vermont Route 313. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Pownal, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.65 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Hill School Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ladd Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pownal, VT to Sunderland, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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