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Trip from Burlington, VT to Bennington, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

121.7 mi

196 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m

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

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city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Burlington, VT

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Downtown Bennington, VT, VT

Bennington, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burlington, VT to Bennington, VT covers 121.7 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 7, Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.3 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.59 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.9 miles from Burlington, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 121.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 121.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.3 miles on US 7.

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.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Paul Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.5 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saint Paul Street

Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 7 / Shelburne Street

Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
34.5 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 7

Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward VT 125
5
34.5 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 7

Right onto US 7 toward VT 125

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward VT 125
5
119.9 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | US 7 / U.S. Route 7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 7 85.3 mi 2h 13m
Ethan Allen Highway 22.5 mi 32m
Shelburne Road 6.8 mi 13m
U.S. Route 7 4.1 mi 5m
Shelburne Street 1.2 mi 2m
Saint Paul Street 0.8 mi 1m
Depot Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 7 — 85.3 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Bennington, VT.

1

Start on Main Street

504 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Saint Paul Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 7 Alternate

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Shelburne Street
4

Enter roundabout onto US 7

111 ft · 2 sec · Shelburne Street
5

Continue on US 7

1.0 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 7

6.8 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
7

Continue on US 7

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
8

Continue on US 7

3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
9

Continue on US 7

10 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
10

Enter roundabout onto US 7

348 ft · 16 sec · US 7
Toward VT 125
11

Continue on US 7

85 mi · 2 hr 13 min · US 7
Toward VT 125 Use the straight lane.
12

Merge onto US 7; VT 279

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bennington Bypass
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
14

Continue on US 7

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Street
15

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
16

Turn left onto VT 9

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
17

Arrive at destination

VT 9

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 60.9 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 27 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.9 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Burlington, 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 Burlington, VT

This is one driving day of about 121.7 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Burlington, 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 US 7 for about 85.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.9 mi from Burlington, VT · 1h 36m into the drive

town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brandon, VT

61 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

Bristol, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brandon, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from Burlington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.3 miles.

Arriving in Bennington, VT

The final approach into Bennington, 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 Bennington, 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

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Burlington, Vermont

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Burlington, Vermont

1.8 mi

Roots the Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutland, Vermont

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Coffee Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bennington, Vermont

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 121.7

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18025002741

Visit website

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Roots the Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 69.6

Rutland, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18027477414

Visit website

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

The Coffee Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 121.7

Bennington, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18025002741

Visit website

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.59 one way

$39.18 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $21.56 $43.11
premium $4.86 $23.31 $46.61
diesel $5.61 $26.87 $53.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.5 0 $12.78 $5.84
Efficient EV 30.4 0 $10.65 $4.87
EV Truck/SUV 48.7 0 $17.04 $7.79

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Burlington, VT

Morning in Burlington on Saturday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bennington, VT

Morning in Bennington on Saturday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Brandon, VT

61 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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 12m 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 Burlington, VT to Bennington, VT covers 121.7 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 7, Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.9 miles from Burlington, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.59 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 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.5 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Burlington, VT to Bennington, 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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