Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, VT
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Vershire, VT
Andrea Davis
Orange, VT to Vershire, VT is 23.5 miles and takes about 43m via Vermont Route 25 and Brook Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Vermont. It's a straightforward drive that offers a glimpse into rural New England scenery without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick, scenic connection between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 25 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Brook Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Eagle Hollow Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 113 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Chelsea Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, VT and Vershire, VT.
Start on US 302
Turn right onto VT 25
Turn right onto Brook Road
Turn right onto Chelsea Road
Turn left onto Eagle Hollow Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 113
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto VT 25 / Vermont Route 25
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Brook Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Chelsea Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Eagle Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto VT 113 / Vermont Route 113
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| premium | $5.30 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Orange on Tuesday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Vershire on Tuesday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Partly Cloudy
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 drive features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 44% of the route on highways. You'll experience 8.5 miles on Vermont Route 25 as the longest continuous stretch before transitioning to surface roads like Brook Road and William Scott Memorial Highway. Expect a blend of cruising on more open sections and navigating through less developed areas as you leave the highway portions behind.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near VT 25 / Vermont Route 25.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (VT 25 / Vermont Route 25): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (Chelsea Road): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,034 ft
Total Descent
1,336 ft
Highest Point
1,801 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
996 ft
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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