Origin
Bennington, NY
Late night in Bennington on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, NY to Albany, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
273.4 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, NY
Dom Bucci
Trip Overview
The drive from Bennington, NY to Albany, NY covers 273.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Attica-Bennington Highway, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.7 miles from Bennington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 273.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 273.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bennington, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Attica-Bennington Highway | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| Alexander Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on Clinton Street
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Clinton Street
2
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto Attica-Bennington Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Attica-Bennington Highway
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
High Street
5
Continue on Market Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Market Street
6
Turn straight onto Alexander Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Alexander Road
7
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Alexander Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Alexander Road
9
Continue on Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
10
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oak Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
13
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 90 East
15
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
241 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
New York State Thruway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
17
Keep slight left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
20
Turn straight onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 9
21
Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Central Avenue
509 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
24
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.7 miles from Bennington, NY, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
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 60 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.7 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bennington, NY 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 Bennington, NY
This is one driving day of about 273.4 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Bennington, NY.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.7 mi from Bennington, NY · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.7 miles from Bennington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, NY
The final approach into Albany, NY 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 Albany, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.00 one way
$90.01 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $48.66 | $97.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $52.99 | $105.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.36 | $120.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82 | 1 | $28.71 | $13.12 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.92 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.28 | $17.50 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Albany, NY
Late night in Albany on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Whitesboro, NY
137 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bennington, NY to Albany, NY covers 273.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Attica-Bennington Highway, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.7 miles from Bennington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bennington, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bennington, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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