Trip from Bennington, VT to Fair Haven, VT

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Bennington, VT to Fair Haven, VT covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Road, Farmers Inn Road, Bayer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.54 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30.7 miles from Bennington, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 61.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Road Unavailable Refreshing
Farmers Inn Road Unavailable Refreshing
Bayer Road Unavailable Refreshing
Mapletown Road Unavailable Refreshing
Johnson Hill Road Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 22 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 22A Unavailable Refreshing
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Fair Haven, VT.

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Start on Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto West Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · West Road
3

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 51 sec
4

Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Farmers Inn Road
5

Turn left onto Bayer Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bayer Road
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mapletown Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Mapletown Road
7

Continue on Johnson Hill Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Johnson Hill Road
8

Turn right

0.7 mi · 1 min
9

At the end of the road, turn left

35 mi · 52 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 22

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
11

Continue on State Highway 22A

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
12

Continue on South Main Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
13

Turn left onto North Park Place

79 ft · 2 sec · North Park Place
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.7 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 47m 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 61.4 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.7 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fair Haven, 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 61.4 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bennington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Bennington, VT · 47m into the drive

Downtown Albany, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

31 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

Schenectady, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Bennington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fair Haven, VT

The final approach into Fair Haven, 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 Fair Haven, 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

$9.54 one way

$19.07 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $10.77 $21.55
premium $4.86 $11.74 $23.49
diesel $6.00 $14.50 $28.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.37 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bennington, VT

Afternoon in Bennington on Saturday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Fair Haven, VT

Afternoon in Fair Haven on Saturday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

48°F

Albany, NY

31 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

6 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

1h 35m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bennington, VT to Fair Haven, VT covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Road, Farmers Inn Road, Bayer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $9.54 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.

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