Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dorset, VT
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Sunderland, VT
Andrea Davis
Dorset to Sunderland is 11.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via West Road and Vermont Route 30, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that offers a look at the local Vermont landscape without requiring a significant time commitment. You'll find this route is best suited for a leisurely half-day excursion or as a connecting leg between other nearby destinations. Consider it if you're looking for a brief, scenic transit between two points in southern Vermont.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Dorset, VT and Sunderland, VT.
Start on VT 30
Turn right onto West Road
Turn straight onto VT 7A
Turn left onto River Road
Continue on Sunderland Hill Road
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dorset on Sunday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Sunderland on Sunday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 30% of it on highway portions. You'll encounter stretches like the 3.4 miles on West Road, which likely provides a more continuous travel experience before transitioning to other local roads. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift, potentially moving from more open road sections to quieter, more winding local byways. This variation means you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long, keeping the driving engaging.
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 3.4 miles in near West Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dorset, VT to Sunderland, VT is easy. At 21m 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 3.4 miles (West Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
152 ft
Total Descent
447 ft
Highest Point
1,006 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
365 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 06:00-18:00
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: Su-Mo,We-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:...
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
VT
Cuisine: coffee_shop;local;tea
Hours: Th-Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Manchester, VT
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Manchester, VT
Cuisine: asian;burmese
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: italian;pizza
Hours: 11:30-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: diner
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-12:30; Sa-Su 07:00-13:30
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: sushi
Hours: We-Sa 16:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-19:00
Visit websiteViewpoint
Near the start, short detour
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
VT
Visit websiteDistrict
Later in the drive, right off the route
Memorial
Later in the drive, right off the route
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
VT
Visit websiteHotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Guest_house
Later in the drive, right off the route
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Manchester Center, VT
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1761
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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