How far is Pownal, VT from Stratton Valley, VT?

The driving distance from Pownal, VT to Stratton Valley, VT is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.37 mi
01h 10m
Flight
30.83 mi
49.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.37 mi
Kilometers
74.62 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratton Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Pownal
Wed, Apr 15, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pownal
2026-04-15T10:25
Arrive Stratton Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pownal
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arlington
VT

Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Pownal
23.2 mi
00h 35m
To Stratton Valley
23.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pownal and Stratton Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pownal and Stratton Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 346

    20 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 346

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road

    847 ft · 39 sec · Oak Hill School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ladd Brook Road

    116 m · 23 sec · Ladd Brook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    7.9 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Street

    1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    21.2 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30

    1763 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 30

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stratton Mountain Access Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stratton Mountain Access Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Stratton West Road

    74 m · 11 sec · Stratton West Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stratton West Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pownal and Stratton Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
29.2 mi · 63%
Vermont Route 30
7.29 mi · 16%
Vermont Route 11 30
3.15 mi · 7%
Depot Street
2.18 mi · 5%
Stratton Mountain Access Road
1.56 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 7 North
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 35m from Pownal
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pownal and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stratton Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pownal to Stratton Valley?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Pownal and 23.2 miles from Stratton Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pownal and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stratton Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.

RAIL

Fort Edward station

41 mi away
70 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

50 mi away
267 Union Avenue
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

51 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

53 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pownal and Stratton Valley. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.61 km).

Pownal

#1 Pownal

Town in Bennington County, Vermont

Population3,386
Coordinates42.7656400, -73.2359400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stratton Valley

Stratton Valley is a place in Vermont, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.1356300, -72.8953800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Start: Pownal (-73.23594, 42.76564)
End: Stratton Valley (-72.89538, 43.13563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pownal and Stratton Valley. The current time is 10:25:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.