The drive from Bennington, VT to Barton, VT covers 183.3 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 11 30 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.5 miles on I 91.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.51 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
91.7 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 183.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 183.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.5 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 120.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 7 / North Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 183.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.6 miles (US 7 / North Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 7 / North Street
Merge onto US 7 / North Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in|US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.3 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward VT 11, VT 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 11, VT 30
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61.2 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Jun...
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181.8 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bennington, VT to Barton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
White River Junction
61.2 mi in|~1h 34m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
120.5 mi
2h 19m
U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi
28m
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi
17m
Rockingham Road
6.6 mi
10m
Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi
8m
Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi
6m
Simonsville Road
3.7 mi
5m
Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 120.5 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Barton, VT.
1
Start on VT 9
0.1 mi·26 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Depot Street
3
Merge onto US 7
0.3 mi·47 sec·North Street
4
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7 North
5
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi·15 sec·Bennington Bypass
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
21 mi·28 min·U.S. Route 7
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward VT 11, VT 30
8
Turn right onto VT 11; VT 30
1.7 mi·2 min·Depot Street
9
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
12 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 11 30
10
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·North Main Street
11
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 11
12
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi·5 min·Simonsville Road
13
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 11 West
14
Continue on VT 11
1.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
15
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 103 South
16
Continue on VT 103
6.6 mi·10 min·Rockingham Road
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
18
Merge onto I 91
120 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 91
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 25Toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
20
Turn right onto VT 16
0.9 mi·1 min·Glover Road
21
Continue on VT 16
0.2 mi·17 sec·Church Street
22
Turn right onto Village Square
163 ft·3 sec·Village Square
23
Turn right onto US 5; VT 16
0.2 mi·21 sec·Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 5; VT 16
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 91.7 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.5 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 40 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.7 miles or 2h 9m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barton, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bennington, 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 Bennington, VT
This is one driving day of about 183.3 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Bennington, 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 I 91 for about 120.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.7 mi from Bennington, VT
· 2h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 88.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.51 one way
$59.02 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$32.47
$64.93
premium
$4.86
$35.10
$70.20
diesel
$5.61
$40.47
$80.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55
0
$19.25
$8.80
Efficient EV
45.8
0
$16.04
$7.33
EV Truck/SUV
73.3
0
$25.66
$11.73
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bennington, VT
Morning
in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barton, VT
Morning
in Barton on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Charlestown, NH
92 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
19 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
3h 56m 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 Bennington, VT to Barton, VT covers 183.3 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 11 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.7 miles from Bennington, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.51 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 183.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.6 miles (US 7 / North Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bennington, VT to Barton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
