Origin
Cambridge, VT
Morning in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, 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 49m
Distance
146.1 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, VT to Bennington, VT covers 146.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 15, Browns Trace, Governor Peck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.52 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
73.1 miles from Cambridge, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 146.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 146.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 15 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cambridge, VT to Bennington, VT is easy. At 3h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, VT to Bennington, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 15 | — | — |
| Browns Trace | — | — |
| Governor Peck Road | — | — |
| Governor Peck Highway | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| VT 2A | — | — |
| Saint George Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 15
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on Vermont Route 15
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 15
2
Turn left onto Browns Trace
5.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Browns Trace
3
Turn right onto Governor Peck Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Governor Peck Road
4
Continue on Governor Peck Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Peck Highway
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
240 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Road
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
6 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
10
Turn left onto Saint George Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint George Road
11
Continue on Vermont Route 2A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Vermont Route 116
13
Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
14
Continue on Rockydale Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
15
Continue on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
16
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on West Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Street
18
Continue on Stony Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
19
Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South 116 Road
20
Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 116 Road
21
Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
22
Turn right onto Ossie Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ossie Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
24
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
25
Continue on Conant Square
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Conant Square
26
Continue on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Center Street
27
Continue on Franklin Street
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Franklin Street
28
Continue on North Main Street
55 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
North Main Street
29
Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
30
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
31
Continue on North Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Street
32
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
33
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
34
Arrive at your destination
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 73.1 miles from Cambridge, VT, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.1 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, VT
This is one driving day of about 146.1 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Cambridge, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.1 mi from Cambridge, VT · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Cambridge, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.52 one way
$47.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.26 | $64.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.45 | $9.35 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Bennington, VT
Morning in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Wright, NY
73 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
17 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 49m 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 Cambridge, VT to Bennington, VT covers 146.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 15, Browns Trace, Governor Peck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.1 miles from Cambridge, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.52 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.
The drive from Cambridge, VT to Bennington, VT is easy. At 3h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, VT to Bennington, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, 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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