How far is Strafford, VT from Orange, VT?

The driving distance from Strafford, VT to Orange, VT is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
25.81 mi
01h 09m
Flight
19.52 mi
31.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.52 mi
Kilometers
31.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.81 mi
Kilometers
41.54 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Strafford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
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
Chelsea
VT

Town in Vermont, US

From Strafford
12.9 mi
00h 34m
To Orange
12.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strafford and Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strafford and Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hatch Road

    85 m · 13 sec · Hatch Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Strafford Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Strafford Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto County Turnpike

    3052 ft · 2 min · County Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Foundry Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Foundry Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bicknell Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Bicknell Hill Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bicknell Hill Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Bicknell Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bicknell Hill Road

    691 ft · 33 sec · Bicknell Hill Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 110

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Poor Farm Road

    3.9 mi · 15 min · Poor Farm Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Macdonald Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Macdonald Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Carrier Road

    91 m · 13 sec · Carrier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Firehouse Lane

    1978 ft · 2 min · Firehouse Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 110

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 110

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tucker Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Tucker Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto William Scott Memorial Highway

    2767 ft · 47 sec · William Scott Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Scott Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strafford and Orange.

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 110
9.42 mi · 36%
Poor Farm Road
3.9 mi · 15%
Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
3.38 mi · 13%
Bicknell Hill Road
3.11 mi · 12%
Tucker Road
1.79 mi · 7%
Macdonald Road
1.48 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 110

At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 110

7.84 mi · 00h 13m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 34m from Strafford
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Strafford and Partly Sunny near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strafford to Orange?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Strafford and 12.9 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Strafford and Partly Sunny near Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

19 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

32 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

39 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Waterbury

45 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Orange. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).

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#1 Strafford

Town in Vermont

Population1,058
Coordinates43.8664600, -72.3778700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Orange

#2 Orange

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,116
Coordinates44.1484000, -72.4026000
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Strafford (-72.37787, 43.86646)
End: Orange (-72.4026, 44.1484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Strafford and Orange. The current time is 00:09:18.

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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.