How far is Sunderland, VT from Pownal, VT?
The driving distance from Sunderland, VT to Pownal, VT is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunderland and Pownal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunderland and Pownal.
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Start on Sunderland Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sunderland Hill Road
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Turn right onto Dunham Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Dunham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 7A
12.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Continue on Harwood Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Harwood Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 7
69 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 7 South: Bennington
1915 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
1.1 mi · 1 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 Sunderland 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.
Vermont Route 7A
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 7A
12.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Pownal?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Sunderland and 14.7 miles from Pownal.
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 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sunderland and Chance Rain Showers near Pownal.
Stop Ideas Near North Bennington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunderland and Pownal. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.15 km).
#1 Sunderland
Town in Vermont
| Population | 947 |
| Coordinates | 43.1134100, -73.1031600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.7656400, -73.2359400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Route 346 (-73.235974, 42.765631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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