How far is Dorset, VT from Pownal, VT?
The driving distance from Dorset, VT to Pownal, VT is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dorset and Pownal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorset and Pownal.
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Start on Vermont Route 30
3.4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on Bonnet Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Bonnet Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
55 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depot Street
47 m · 3 sec · Depot Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
1214 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.3 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
7.8 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
1556 ft · 1 min · Oak Hill School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 346
20 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 346
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 346
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dorset and Pownal.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
U.S. Route 7
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Dorset and Chance Rain Showers near Pownal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dorset to Pownal?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shaftsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Dorset and 19.9 miles from Pownal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dorset and Chance Rain Showers near Pownal.
Stop Ideas Near Shaftsbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shaftsbury.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dorset and Pownal. Straight-line distance: 34.5 mi (55.52 km).
#1 Dorset
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 43.2548000, -73.0987200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.7656400, -73.2359400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pownal (-73.23594, 42.76564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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