Origin
Sunderland, VT
Late night in Sunderland on Saturday
Local time
1:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunderland, VT to Shaftsbury, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.6 mi
16 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunderland, VT
Andrea Davis
Shaftsbury, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Sunderland, VT to Shaftsbury, VT covers 9.6 miles and takes about 18m 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, Dunham Road, Sunderland Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Vermont Route 7A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 9.6 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 7A and Dunham Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 7 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 6 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 7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
924 ft
620 ft
Total Climb
333 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
924 ft
~8.9 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 7A and Dunham Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Dunham 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 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Dunham Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Old Depot Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dunham Road
Turn right onto Dunham Road
Navigation decision point
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
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Old Depot Road
Turn left onto Old Depot Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Dexter Road
Turn right onto Dexter Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 7A | 7 mi | 11m |
| Dunham Road | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Sunderland Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Depot Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 7A
— 7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunderland, VT and Shaftsbury, 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
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
4
Turn left onto Old Depot Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Depot Road
5
Turn right onto Dexter Road
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dexter Road
6
Arrive at destination
Dexter Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.55 one way
$3.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in Shaftsbury on Saturday
Local time
1:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
18 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
18m 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 Shaftsbury, VT covers 9.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 7A, Dunham Road, Sunderland Hill 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 4.8 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 $1.55 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 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Dunham Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Old Depot Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sunderland, VT to Shaftsbury, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 620 ft to 924 ft elevation with about 333 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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