Origin
Bennington, VT
Night in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, VT to Huntington, VT
Drive Time
3h
Distance
115.5 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Huntington, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
Connecting Bennington to Huntington, this 115.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Vermont that typically takes about 3 hours behind the wheel. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel, making this an affordable transit through the Northeast region. While the drive is focused on efficiency, it offers a consistent pace as you head north. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a practical, no-fuss way to cross the state while maintaining a reliable schedule.
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
57.7 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 65% of your time spent on major routes like U.S. Route 7. You will spend a significant portion of your journey on the longest stretch of the drive, covering 51.6 miles continuously on U.S. Route 7. The path begins with city-level navigation on Grove Street before transitioning into the faster, more open stretches of the highway. Because the route relies heavily on U.S. Route 7 North, you can expect a fairly steady driving experience rather than a technical or winding mountain pass. It is a functional drive that prioritizes direct travel over complex detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and U.S. Route 7 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 7 / North Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 109.6 miles (Hollow Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 7 / North Street
Merge onto US 7 / North Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
109.6 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
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Hollow Road
Turn right onto Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
4
114.6 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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Main Road
At end of road, turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
4
115.4 mi into trip
|
~3h in
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Raven Ridge
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 51.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 15.1 mi | 25m |
| Grove Street | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Case Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| South 116 Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Hollow Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 51.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Huntington, 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
52 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
U.S. Route 7
7
Continue on US 4; US 7
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on US 7
14 mi
·
23 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
9
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Center Street
10
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Conant Square
11
Continue on US 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Grove Street
12
Continue on US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
13
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ossie Road
14
Turn left onto VT 116
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
15
Continue on VT 116
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
16
Continue on VT 116
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South 116 Road
17
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
18
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
19
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
21
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
22
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
23
Continue on VT 116
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 116
24
Turn right onto Hollow Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hollow Road
25
Continue on Hinesburg Hollow Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hinesburg Hollow Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto Main Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
27
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Raven Ridge
28
Turn right
321 ft
·
23 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 3-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal preferences. You only need to account for one planned stop to break up the drive, which is easily managed given the straightforward layout of the roads. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Bennington, as $18 should cover your basic needs, but local variations in gas prices can occur. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for transitions between the highway segments and local connectors like Grove Street. By keeping your pace steady on the 51.6-mile stretch of U.S. Route 7, you can easily arrive in Huntington feeling refreshed and on schedule.
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 57.7 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 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 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 27m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, 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 115.5 miles and 3h.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 7 for about 51.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Bennington, VT · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 57.7 miles from Bennington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Huntington, VT
The final approach into Huntington, 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 Huntington, 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
$18.49 one way
$36.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| premium | $4.83 | $21.95 | $43.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.13 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Huntington, VT
Night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
3 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 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 Huntington, VT covers 115.5 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 7, U.S. Route 7 North, Grove Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 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 $18.49 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 is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 109.6 miles (Hollow Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bennington, VT to Huntington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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