Origin
Bennington, VT
Afternoon in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
166.5 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Franklin, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT covers 166.5 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Depot Street, North Street, Route 7 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.80 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
83.2 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 166.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m 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 12m drive with frequent turns across 166.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Depot 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 12m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Route 7 North | — | — |
| Bennington Bypass | — | — |
| Route 7 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Center Street | — | — |
| Conant Square | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Depot Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Franklin, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
3
Merge slight right onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
4
Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
5
Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
6
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
52 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
U.S. Route 7
7
Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14 mi
·
23 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
9
Continue on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Center Street
10
Continue on Conant Square
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Conant Square
11
Continue on Grove Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Grove Street
12
Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
13
Continue on Court Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
374 ft
·
14 sec
·
Court Square
15
Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street
10 mi
·
13 min
·
North Pleasant Street
16
Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
17
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
18
Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
20
Merge slight left onto I 89
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 89
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
22
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
24
Turn right onto Fairfax Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
25
Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fisher Pond Road
26
Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheldon Road
27
Continue on Vermont Route 105
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 105
28
Turn left onto Vermont Route 120
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 120
29
Continue on North Sheldon Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Sheldon Road
30
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
31
Turn left onto Hanna Road
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hanna Road
32
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
33
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 83.2 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 2h 6m 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 37 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.2 miles or 2h 6m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, 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 166.5 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.2 mi from Bennington, VT · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.2 miles from Bennington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Franklin, VT
The final approach into Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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
$26.80 one way
$53.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $31.88 | $63.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.48 | $7.99 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.31 | $10.66 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Franklin, VT
Afternoon in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Wright, NY
83 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
5 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 12m 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, VT to Franklin, VT covers 166.5 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Depot Street, North Street, Route 7 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.2 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 $26.80 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 12m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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