Origin
Barre, VT
Night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to North Bennington, VT
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
118.9 mi
191 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
North Bennington, VT
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Traveling from Barre to North Bennington covers a distance of 118.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 59 minutes to complete. This journey is perfectly suited as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance. The route transitions through the Northeast region of Vermont, offering a straightforward path between these two points. Because the drive is under three hours, it remains a manageable excursion for those looking to explore more of the state. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this itinerary provides a clear, efficient framework for your travel plans.
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
59.5 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with slower local segments. You will spend about 48% of your time on highways, utilizing I-89 and Vermont Route 100 to make progress. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive spans 51.4 miles on North Main Street, which serves as a major connector early in your journey. Expect the road character to shift as you move from the initial local stretches onto the interstate and back to state routes. Navigating these varied road types keeps the experience engaging, as you move between the faster flow of the highway and the more deliberate pace of local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 51.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.7 miles (US 4; US 7 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
6
30.4 mi into trip
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~39m in
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VT 107
Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
6
64.7 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
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US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
116.6 mi into trip
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~2h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 7A North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward VT 7A North
5
118.7 mi into trip
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~2h 59m in
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Prospect Street
At end of road, turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Barre, VT to North Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
30.4 mi in
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~39m
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via VT 107
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 51.4 mi | 1h 18m |
| I 89 | 24.3 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 51.4 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and North Bennington, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto VT 14
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barre Road
5
Turn right onto VT 63
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 63
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 89 South: White River Junction
7
Merge onto I 89
24 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit onto VT 107
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
VT 107
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
9
Turn right onto VT 107
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 107
10
Continue on VT 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn slight left onto VT 107
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
River Street
12
Continue on VT 107
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 107
13
Continue on VT 100
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 100
14
Merge onto US 4
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Route 4
15
Continue on US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodstock Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7
51 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward VT 7A
18
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
13 sec
Toward VT 7A North
Use the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto VT 7A
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Harwood Hill Road
20
Turn left onto Overlea Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Overlea Road
21
Continue on Mechanic Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mechanic Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto Prospect Street
429 ft
·
15 sec
·
Prospect Street
23
Turn right onto Sage Street
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sage Street
24
Turn right onto VT 67A
444 ft
·
20 sec
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Main Street
25
Turn left onto VT 67
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bank Street
26
Arrive at destination
VT 67
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 118.9-mile journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid any potential midday traffic fluctuations. Since the trip takes nearly three hours, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh before completing the final leg of the drive. Given the $19 estimated fuel cost, it is wise to check your levels before leaving Barre to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted ride. Flexibility is a key advantage of this shorter route, so feel free to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep a close eye on the transition points between North Main Street and the interstate, as these areas often require more focused attention while navigating.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Barre, VT, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.4 miles.
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 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.5 miles or 1h 25m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bennington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barre, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 118.9 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barre, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 51.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.5 mi from Barre, VT · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Bennington, VT
The final approach into North 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 North Bennington, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.03 one way
$38.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $20.86 | $41.73 |
| premium | $4.83 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.42 | $52.83 |
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: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.48 | $5.71 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.65 | $7.61 |
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.
Destination
North Bennington, VT
Night in North Bennington on Sunday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barre, VT to North Bennington, VT covers 118.9 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, I 89, Vermont Route 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.5 miles from Barre, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.7 miles (US 4; US 7 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Barre, VT to North Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
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