Origin
Arlington, VT
Morning in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VT to Stratton Valley, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VT
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Stratton Valley, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Arlington, VT to Stratton Valley, VT is 27.5 miles and takes about 42m via U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 30, and Vermont Route 11/30, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Vermont, making it a quick hop between two points in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so it's a no-fuss journey perfect for a short trip. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover a small distance without much planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 313 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Depot Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Stratton Mountain Access Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Vermont Route 7A | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stratton West Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VT and Stratton Valley, VT.
1
Start on VT 7A; VT 313
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
2
Turn left onto VT 313
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 313
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland
4
Merge onto US 7
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
U.S. Route 7
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward VT 11, VT 30
6
Turn right onto VT 11; VT 30
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 11 30
8
Turn right onto VT 30
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 30
9
Turn right onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stratton Mountain Access Road
10
Turn slight right onto Stratton West Road
241 ft
·
10 sec
·
Stratton West Road
11
Arrive at destination
Stratton West Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VT 313 / Vermont Route 313
Turn left onto VT 313 / Vermont Route 313
Navigation decision point
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Merge onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward VT 11, VT 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 11, VT 30
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Stratton Mountain Access Road
Turn right onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
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
Stratton Valley, VT
Morning in Stratton Valley on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 86% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 9.8 miles on U.S. Route 7, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to Vermont Route 30 and then Vermont Route 11/30, the character remains largely highway-like, ensuring a smooth and direct path. Expect a predictable driving experience without many abrupt changes in road type, making it easy to maintain your speed.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on U.S. Route 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near VT 313 / Vermont Route 313.
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 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (VT 313 / Vermont Route 313): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arlington, VT to Stratton Valley, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on U.S. Route 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (VT 313 / Vermont Route 313): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stratton Valley, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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