Origin
Sunderland, VT
Afternoon in Sunderland on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunderland, 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
22m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunderland, VT
Andrea Davis
Dorset, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sunderland, VT to Dorset, VT covers 11.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Road, Vermont Route 30, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on West Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Sunderland, VT to Dorset, VT covers 11.2 miles and takes about 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near VT 30 / Vermont Route 30.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sunderland, VT to Dorset, VT is easy. At 22m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 7.8 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Turn left onto VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Sunderland Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Road
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunderland, VT and Dorset, VT.
1
Start on Sunderland Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunderland Hill Road
2
Continue on River Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
3
Turn right onto VT 7A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto West Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Road
5
Turn left onto VT 30
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 30
6
Arrive at destination
VT 30
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Dorset on Friday
Local time
12:15 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
21 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
22m 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 Sunderland, VT to Dorset, VT covers 11.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Road, Vermont Route 30, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Sunderland, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 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.
The drive from Sunderland, VT to Dorset, VT is easy. At 22m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 7.8 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sunderland, 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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