Origin
Bennington, VT
Morning in Bennington on Friday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, VT to Stratton Valley, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Stratton Valley, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Bennington, VT to Stratton Valley, VT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 30, Vermont Route 11 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on U.S. Route 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 37.4 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on U.S. Route 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 30. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Depot Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 37.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 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
|
~0m in
|
Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
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
4
35.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Stratton Mountain Access Road
Turn right onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 21.2 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Stratton Mountain Access Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bennington Bypass | 0.2 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 Stratton Valley, 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
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 11 30
10
Turn right onto VT 30
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 30
11
Turn right onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stratton Mountain Access Road
12
Turn slight right onto Stratton West Road
241 ft
·
10 sec
·
Stratton West Road
13
Arrive at destination
Stratton West Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Bennington, VT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 18.7 miles from Bennington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stratton Valley, VT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Stratton Valley, VT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Stratton Valley, VT
Morning in Stratton Valley on Friday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Manchester, VT
19 mi in
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
55m 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 Stratton Valley, VT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 55m 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 30, 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 18.7 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 $6.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 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 Stratton Valley, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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