Origin
Stratton Valley, VT
Late night in Stratton Valley on Friday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratton Valley, VT to Arlington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratton Valley, VT
Andrea Davis
Arlington, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Stratton Valley, VT to Arlington, VT covers 26 miles and takes about 40m 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, Vermont Route 30, Vermont Route 11 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on U.S. Route 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 26 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 10 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 14 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 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 30. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stratton Mountain Access Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 26 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Stratton Mountain Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lower Taylor Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
Stratton Mountain Access Road
Turn left onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lower Taylor Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Lower Taylor Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stratton Valley, VT to Arlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Shaftsbury along the way.
Shaftsbury
22.5 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 10 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 313 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Vermont Route 7A | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lower Taylor Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Stratton Mountain Access Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 10 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratton Valley, VT and Arlington, VT.
1
Start on Stratton West Road
241 ft
·
11 sec
·
Stratton West Road
2
Turn left onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Stratton Mountain Access Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Lower Taylor Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lower Taylor Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 30
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 11 30
6
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Depot Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
9
Merge onto US 7
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
U.S. Route 7
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
11
Keep slight right at fork
471 ft
·
14 sec
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
12
Turn straight onto VT 313
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 313
13
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
VT 7A; VT 313
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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
Arlington, VT
Late night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
5:29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Stratton Valley, VT to Arlington, VT covers 26 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 30, 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 13 miles from Stratton Valley, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.19 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 26 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Stratton Mountain Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lower Taylor Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stratton Valley, VT to Arlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Shaftsbury along the way.
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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