Dorset, VT Road Trips

Dorset, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 12 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 69 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Dorset, VT spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States

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Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

141 mi

St Johnsbury, VT

Quickest Drive

12m

Manchester, VT

Plan Around Dorset, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dorset, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

St Johnsbury, VT to Dorset, VT 141 mi · 3h 7m Colchester, VT to Dorset, VT 101.2 mi · 2h 47m Barre, VT to Dorset, VT 98.3 mi · 2h 32m Burlington, VT to Dorset, VT 93.9 mi · 2h 35m

Continue From Dorset, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Dorset, VT to Milton, VT 109.7 mi · 2h 59m Dorset, VT to Montpelier, VT 100.2 mi · 2h 32m Dorset, VT to Essex Junction, VT 100.2 mi · 2h 44m Dorset, VT to Williston, VT 99.6 mi · 2h 43m

Trips from Dorset, VT

Dorset, VT to Milton, VT

109.7 mi 2h 59m

Dorset, VT to Montpelier, VT

100.2 mi 2h 32m

Dorset, VT to Essex Junction, VT

100.2 mi 2h 44m

Dorset, VT to Williston, VT

99.6 mi 2h 43m

Dorset, VT to Winooski, VT

96.9 mi 2h 40m

Dorset, VT to South Burlington, VT

95.1 mi 2h 37m

Dorset, VT to Hartford, VT

82.2 mi 1h 59m

Dorset, VT to Brattleboro, VT

52.6 mi 1h 29m

Dorset, VT to Springfield, VT

43.7 mi 1h 15m

Dorset, VT to Bennington, VT

31.1 mi 47m

Dorset, VT to Sunderland, VT

11.2 mi 21m

Dorset, VT to Manchester, VT

6.8 mi 12m

Driving from Dorset, VT

On average, trips departing from Dorset, VT run 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 110 miles (2h 59m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Dorset, VT include Milton, VT (109.7 mi, 2h 59m), Montpelier, VT (100.2 mi, 2h 32m), Essex Junction, VT (100.2 mi, 2h 44m), Williston, VT (99.6 mi, 2h 43m), and Winooski, VT (96.9 mi, 2h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 69-mile trip from Dorset, VT, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Dorset, VT and 8 routes heading into Dorset, VT, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 110 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dorset, VT covers 110 miles and takes approximately 2h 59m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Dorset, VT runs about 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 69-mile trip from Dorset, VT costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Dorset, VT include Milton, VT, Montpelier, VT, Essex Junction, VT and Williston, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.