Origin
Bennington, VT
Late night in Bennington on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, VT to Ludlow, VT
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
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6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Ludlow, VT
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
Spanning 52.8 miles, this efficient trip from Bennington to Ludlow takes approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 100, and Vermont Route 11/30 to navigate through the Northeast region. Budgeting about $8 for fuel covers the journey comfortably, making it a very economical trek. This route serves as a straightforward connection between two Vermont towns, offering a practical way to traverse the state without excessive travel time.
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
26.4 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 90% of your time will be spent on major roads. The drive moves at a steady pace, highlighted by a 21.2-mile stretch on U.S. Route 7, which stands as your longest uninterrupted segment. Transitioning between U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 100, and Vermont Route 11/30 keeps the pace consistent rather than technical. You should prepare for a drive that prioritizes direct transit over winding backroads. Being behind the wheel here feels efficient and predictable, allowing you to focus on the road ahead as you move through these Vermont corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 100. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Depot Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~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
5
23.3 mi into trip
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~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
4
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
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VT 103 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto VT 103 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 21.2 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Depot Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Andover Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 21.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Ludlow, VT.
1
Start on VT 9
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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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
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn left onto VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 100
12
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 100
14
Continue on VT 100
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 100
15
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Andover Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto VT 103
471 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
VT 103
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over 80 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You won't need to worry about complex rest stops, as there are no scheduled stops on this direct path. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Bennington, though the $8 cost estimate suggests it is a light drain on your budget. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay alert during the transition between U.S. Route 7 and the connecting state routes to ensure you don't miss your turn. Taking advantage of the short duration allows you to arrive in Ludlow refreshed and ready for whatever your destination holds.
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 26.4 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 52.8 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.4 miles or 38m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ludlow, 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 52.8 miles and 1h 21m.
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.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 7 for about 21.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Bennington, VT · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Bennington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ludlow, VT
The final approach into Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, 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
$8.45 one way
$16.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| premium | $4.83 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Ludlow, VT
Late night in Ludlow on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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 21m 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 Ludlow, VT covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 100, 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 26.4 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 $8.45 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Bennington, VT to Ludlow, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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