How far is Pownal, VT from Sunderland, VT?

The driving distance from Pownal, VT to Sunderland, VT is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.91 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.52 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunderland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Pownal
Wed, Apr 15, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pownal
2026-04-15T10:57
Arrive Sunderland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
North Bennington
VT

Village in Vermont

From Pownal
14.5 mi
00h 25m
To Sunderland
14.5 mi
00h 25m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pownal and Sunderland.

  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

    11 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland

    1127 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 313

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 313

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Warm Brook Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Warm Brook Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arlington Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Arlington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunderland Hill Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Sunderland Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunderland Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
18.9 mi · 65%
Sunderland Hill Road
3.93 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 313
1.41 mi · 5%
U.S. Route 7 North
0.97 mi · 3%
South Street
0.78 mi · 3%
East Arlington Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

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

11 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bennington
00h 25m from Pownal
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pownal and Chance Rain Showers near Sunderland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pownal to Sunderland?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

North Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Pownal and 14.5 miles from Sunderland.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pownal and Chance Rain Showers near Sunderland.

Stop Ideas Near North Bennington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Bennington, 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 North Bennington.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

46 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Fort Edward station

47 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

49 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

52 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pownal and Sunderland. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.15 km).

Pownal

#1 Pownal

Town in Bennington County, Vermont

Population3,386
Coordinates42.7656400, -73.2359400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Sunderland

#2 Sunderland

Town in Vermont

Population947
Coordinates43.1134100, -73.1031600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Pownal (-73.23594, 42.76564)
End: Sunderland (-73.10316, 43.11341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 Sunderland. The current time is 10:57:49.

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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.