Trip from Bennington, VT to White River Junction, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

97.5 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 24m

12 PM

2h 22m

3 PM

2h 25m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bennington, VT

Andrea Davis

White River Junction, VT

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

The drive from Bennington, VT to White River Junction, VT covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 11 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.70 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.

Midpoint

48.7 miles from Bennington, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 97.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 97.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.8 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 7 / North Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 97.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.6 miles (US 7 / North Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 7 / North Street

Merge onto US 7 / North Street

Merge point - match speed before joining

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

61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Jun...

96.1 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward US 5: White River Junction

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 11 Toward US 5: White River Junction

96.4 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | US 5 / North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 5 / North Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 91	34.8 mi	40m
U.S. Route 7	21.2 mi	28m
Vermont Route 11 30	11.5 mi	17m
Rockingham Road	6.6 mi	10m
Vermont Route 11	5.6 mi	8m
Vermont Route 11 West	4.4 mi	6m
Simonsville Road	3.7 mi	5m
Vermont Route 103 South	2.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 91 — 34.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and White River Junction, VT.

Start on VT 9

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street

Merge onto US 7

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Street

Continue on US 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7 North

Merge onto US 7; VT 279

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7

21 mi · 28 min · U.S. Route 7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward VT 11, VT 30

Turn right onto VT 11; VT 30

1.7 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

Continue on VT 11; VT 30

12 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 11 30

Continue on VT 100; VT 11

0.4 mi · 59 sec · North Main Street

Continue on VT 11

5.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 11

Continue on VT 11

3.7 mi · 5 min · Simonsville Road

Continue on VT 11

4.4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 11 West

Continue on VT 11

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on VT 103

2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 103 South

Continue on VT 103

6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

Merge onto I 91

35 mi · 40 min · I 91

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 11 Toward US 5: White River Junction

Turn right onto US 5

510 ft · 8 sec · North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 5

99 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street

Continue on US 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Bridge Street

38 ft · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Arrive at destination

Bridge Street

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 48.7 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 21 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White River Junction, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bennington, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 97.5 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Bennington, VT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 34.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.7 mi from Bennington, VT · 1h 12m into the drive

town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester, VT

49 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

Manchester, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Bennington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in White River Junction, VT

The final approach into White River Junction, 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 White River Junction, VT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tuckerbox

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

White River Junction, Vermont

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 97.5

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18023594041

Visit website

Four Aces Diner

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

0.4 mi

Thyme Restaurant Vermont

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

White River Junction, Vermont

0.1 mi

Tuckerbox

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 97.5

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18023594041

Visit website

Four Aces Diner

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.5

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16032985515

Visit website

Thyme Restaurant Vermont

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $30 to $50 mile 97.5

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+18022953312

Visit website

Elixir

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $50 mile 97.5

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 5–8 pm

+18022817009

Visit website

Phnom Penh Sandwich Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 97.5

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+18022816617

Visit website

Yama Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.5

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: 12–8 pm

+16032985477

Visit website

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine and Sushi

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 97.5

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16034486776

Visit website

Taj-E-India

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.5

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+18026988849

Visit website

American Precision Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 83.5

Windsor, Vermont

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18026745781

Visit website

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 83.5

Cornish, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+16036752175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 90.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.70 one way

$31.39 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$17.27	$34.54
premium	$4.86	$18.67	$37.34
diesel	$5.61	$21.53	$43.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.3	$10.24	$4.68
Efficient EV	24.4	$8.53	$3.90
EV Truck/SUV	39	$13.65	$6.24

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bennington, VT

Night in Bennington on Thursday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

White River Junction, VT

Night in White River Junction on Thursday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

37°F

Chester, VT

49 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

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

2h 17m 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 White River Junction, VT covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 91, U.S. Route 7, 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 48.7 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 $15.70 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.