Origin
Stratton Valley, VT
Morning in Stratton Valley on Wednesday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratton Valley, VT to Shaftsbury, VT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Stratton Valley, VT to Shaftsbury, VT covers 28.9 miles and takes about 45m 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 7A 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 $4.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
14.4 miles from Stratton Valley, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 28.9 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 16 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 11 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Stratton Mountain Access Road
Turn left onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lower Taylor Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Lower Taylor Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
22.5 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
7
24.6 mi into trip
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~38m in
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VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A
At end of road, turn left onto VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 10 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 7A | 4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 313 | 1.8 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 Shaftsbury, VT.
1
Start on Stratton West Road
241 ft
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11 sec
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Stratton West Road
2
Turn left onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Stratton Mountain Access Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Lower Taylor Hill Road
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Lower Taylor Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30
6.1 mi
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9 min
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Vermont Route 30
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
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4 min
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Vermont Route 11 30
6
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Depot Street
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
0.5 mi
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56 sec
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Depot Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
9
Merge onto US 7
10.0 mi
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13 min
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U.S. Route 7
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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44 sec
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
11
Keep slight right at fork
471 ft
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14 sec
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
12
Turn straight onto VT 313
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Vermont Route 313
13
At end of road, turn left onto VT 7A
4.0 mi
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6 min
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Vermont Route 7A
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Old Depot Road
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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Old Depot Road
15
Turn right onto Dexter Road
117 ft
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5 sec
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Dexter Road
16
Arrive at destination
Dexter Road
Trip Plan
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 14.4 miles from Stratton Valley, VT, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10 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 28.9 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shaftsbury, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stratton Valley, 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 Stratton Valley, VT
This is one driving day of about 28.9 miles and 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stratton Valley, 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 U.S. Route 7 for about 10 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Stratton Valley, VT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Stratton Valley, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shaftsbury, VT
The final approach into Shaftsbury, 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 Shaftsbury, 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
$4.65 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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Shaftsbury, VT
Morning in Shaftsbury on Wednesday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
45m 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 Shaftsbury, VT covers 28.9 miles and takes about 45m 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 7A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.65 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 11 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.
The route from Stratton Valley, VT to Shaftsbury, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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