Origin
Strafford, VT
Morning in Strafford on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strafford, VT to Orange, VT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strafford, VT
Vladimir Srajber
Orange, VT
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Trip Overview
This short, 25.8-mile drive from Strafford to Orange, Vermont, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. You'll primarily be navigating Vermont Route 110, with sections of Poor Farm Road and Justin Morrill Memorial Highway adding to the experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its brief duration and the fact that both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of Vermont, this route offers a straightforward and pleasant excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct path through the Vermont landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.9 miles from Strafford, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 39% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles along Vermont Route 110, allowing for a good period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts between more open highway sections and potentially more local, winding roads as you progress. This blend means you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate, but rather experience a varied drive that keeps things interesting behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 110 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Brook Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Bicknell Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (VT 110 / Vermont Route 110): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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~0m in
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Brook Road
Turn left onto Brook Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Bicknell Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Bicknell Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
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~25m in
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VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
At end of road, turn right onto VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Navigation decision point
4
21.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Turn left onto VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Navigation decision point
5
25.3 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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US 302 / William Scott Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 302 / William Scott Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 110 | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Poor Farm Road | 3.9 mi | 15m |
| Justin Morrill Memorial Highway | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Bicknell Hill Road | 3.1 mi | 12m |
| Tucker Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Macdonald Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Strafford Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Turnpike | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 110
— 9.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strafford, VT and Orange, VT.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
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10 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Brook Road
62 ft
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3 sec
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Brook Road
3
Turn left onto Hatch Road
279 ft
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12 sec
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Hatch Road
4
Turn straight onto Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
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8 min
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Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Strafford Road
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Strafford Road
6
Turn slight right onto County Turnpike
0.6 mi
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2 min
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County Turnpike
7
Turn left onto Foundry Road
257 ft
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11 sec
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Foundry Road
8
Turn right onto Bicknell Hill Road
2.3 mi
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8 min
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Bicknell Hill Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Bicknell Hill Road
0.7 mi
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2 min
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Bicknell Hill Road
10
Continue on Bicknell Hill Road
0.1 mi
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33 sec
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Bicknell Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto VT 110
7.8 mi
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13 min
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Vermont Route 110
12
Turn slight left onto Poor Farm Road
3.9 mi
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15 min
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Poor Farm Road
13
Continue on Macdonald Road
1.5 mi
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5 min
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Macdonald Road
14
Turn straight onto Carrier Road
298 ft
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13 sec
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Carrier Road
15
Continue on Firehouse Lane
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Firehouse Lane
16
Turn left onto VT 110
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Vermont Route 110
17
Turn right onto Tucker Road
1.8 mi
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4 min
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Tucker Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 302
0.5 mi
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46 sec
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William Scott Memorial Highway
19
Arrive at destination
US 302
Trip Plan
With a total duration of only 1 hour and 9 minutes, this 25.8-mile trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast in Strafford. There are no specific stops noted, so consider this a journey where you can make spontaneous detours if something catches your eye. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated fuel cost is low, but planning for refueling is always wise. For this particular route, pay attention to the transition onto Poor Farm Road, as it might present a change in road surface or character compared to the main highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.9 miles from Strafford, VT, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25.8 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.9 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Strafford, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Strafford, VT
This is one driving day of about 25.8 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Strafford, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 110 for about 9.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.9 mi from Strafford, VT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Orange, VT
The final approach into Orange, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Orange, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
County Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
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
Orange, VT
Morning in Orange on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Peru, NY
13 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 9m 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 Strafford, VT to Orange, VT covers 25.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 110, Poor Farm Road, Justin Morrill Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Strafford, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.15 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 is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Bicknell Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (VT 110 / Vermont Route 110): Navigation decision point.
The route from Strafford, VT to Orange, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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