Origin
Sunderland, VT
Afternoon in Sunderland on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunderland, 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
50m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunderland, VT
Andrea Davis
Pownal, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Sunderland, VT to Pownal, VT covers 27.8 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 7A, U.S. Route 7, Dunham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on Vermont Route 7A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 27.8 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 7A and U.S. Route 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on Vermont Route 7A.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 7A is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 7A and U.S. Route 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A
At end of road, turn left onto VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward US 7
Navigation decision point
Toward US 7
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 7 South: Bennington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
27.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 7A | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| Dunham Road | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Sunderland Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Harwood Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 7A
— 12.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunderland, VT and Pownal, VT.
1
Start on Sunderland Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunderland Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Dunham Road
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dunham Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto VT 7A
12 mi
·
20 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
4
Continue on VT 7A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harwood Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
227 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 7
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
7
Merge onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
8
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
10
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
11
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
12
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto US 7
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
14
Continue on US 7
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Route 7
15
Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Hill School Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto VT 346
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 346
17
Arrive at destination
VT 346
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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
Pownal, VT
Afternoon in Pownal on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
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
17 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
50m 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 Pownal, VT covers 27.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 7A, U.S. Route 7, Dunham Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $4.48 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Sunderland, VT to Pownal, 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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