Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
120 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Photo: Andrea Davis
The drive from Barre, VT to Bennington, VT covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Street, South Main Street, South Barre Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 120 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Barre Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 89 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VT 107 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 107 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Bennington, VT.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Continue on South Barre Road
Turn right onto Vermont Route 63
Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
Continue on South Main Street
Turn slight left onto River Street
Continue on Vermont Route 107
Continue on Vermont Route 100
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
Continue on Woodstock Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
Continue on North Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bennington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Barre, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barre, VT
This is one driving day of about 120 miles and 2h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60 mi from Barre, VT · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 60 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bennington, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bennington, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.64 one way
$37.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $22.95 | $45.90 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $28.33 | $56.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Barre on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Addison, VT
60 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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