Origin
Stratton Valley, VT
Morning in Stratton Valley on Friday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratton Valley, VT to Pownal, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratton Valley, VT
Andrea Davis
Pownal, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Stratton Valley, VT to Pownal, VT covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 30.3 miles on U.S. Route 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 45 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.3 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 19 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 30.3 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 13 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
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 45 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.2 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
34.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
5
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
VT 346 / Vermont Route 346
At end of road, turn left onto VT 346 / Vermont Route 346
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 30.3 mi | 43m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lower Taylor Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Hill School Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 30.3 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratton Valley, VT and Pownal, 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
22 mi
·
29 min
·
U.S. Route 7
10
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
12
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
13
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
14
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto US 7
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
16
Continue on US 7
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Route 7
17
Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Hill School Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto VT 346
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 346
19
Arrive at destination
VT 346
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Stratton Valley, VT · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Stratton Valley, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pownal, VT
The final approach into Pownal, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Pownal, VT
Morning in Pownal on Friday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
9 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
1h 10m 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 Pownal, VT covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 22.5 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 $7.24 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 45 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.2 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point.
The route from Stratton Valley, VT to Pownal, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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