Origin
Stratton Valley, VT
Evening in Stratton Valley on Friday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratton Valley, VT to Dorset, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratton Valley, VT
Andrea Davis
Dorset, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stratton Valley, VT to Dorset, VT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 34m 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 9.4 miles on Vermont Route 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 19.8 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 30 and Depot Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 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 13 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 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 30 and Depot Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stratton Mountain Access Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Stratton Mountain Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lower Taylor Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.2 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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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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
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
VT 30 / Bonnet Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 30 / Bonnet Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 30 | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| Depot Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bonnet Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Lower Taylor Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Stratton Mountain Access Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stratton West Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 30
— 9.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratton Valley, VT and Dorset, 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
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Depot Street
8
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A; VT 30
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on VT 7A; VT 30
186 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto VT 30
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bonnet Street
11
Continue on VT 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bonnet Street
12
Continue on VT 30
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 30
13
Arrive at destination
VT 30
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Dorset, VT
Evening in Dorset on Friday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Dorset, VT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 34m 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 9.9 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 $3.19 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.2 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point.
The route from Stratton Valley, VT to Dorset, 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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