Origin
Dorset, VT
Late night in Dorset on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dorset, VT to Sunderland, 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
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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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
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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
West Road
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorset, VT and Sunderland, VT.
1
Start on VT 30
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 30
2
Turn right onto West Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Road
3
Turn straight onto VT 7A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto River Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
5
Continue on Sunderland Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunderland Hill Road
6
Arrive at destination
Sunderland Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 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.
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West Road
Turn right onto West Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sunderland, VT
Late night in Sunderland on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 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.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on West Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort
2/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on West Road. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.4 miles (West Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunderland, 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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