Trip from Hardwick, VT to Bennington, VT

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

146 mi

235 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 25m ★

6 AM

3h 38m

8 AM

4h 3m

10 AM

3h 46m

12 PM

3h 44m

3 PM

3h 48m

5 PM

4h 1m

8 PM

3h 30m

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

Trip Overview

Spanning 146 miles from Hardwick to Bennington, this Vermont journey takes approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes to complete. You will navigate a mix of roads including North Main Street, I-89, and Vermont Route 14 South, making this a straightforward one-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $23, it is an affordable way to traverse the state from the Northeast region. Because the duration is relatively manageable, you can easily handle the drive in a single sitting without needing an overnight stay. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection between these two Vermont locations.

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 miles from Hardwick, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed driving profile, transitioning between varied road types throughout your 146-mile journey. Approximately 57% of your travel time is spent on highways, providing efficient stretches where you can maintain a steady pace. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.1 miles on North Main Street, which serves as a significant portion of your transit. As you move between local roads and interstate segments, expect the driving environment to shift from smaller town thoroughfares to faster-moving highway sections. Staying alert is key, as the character of the road changes noticeably as you progress toward your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 53.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near VT 14 / South Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.4 miles (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.6 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | VT 14 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto VT 14 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

28.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 South: White River Junction

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 89 South: White River Junction

56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | VT 107

Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

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

Exit 3 Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

90.8 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | US 4; US 7 / North Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

144.2 mi into trip | ~3h 33m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hardwick, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.

Royalton

56.6 mi in | ~1h 17m | via VT 107

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	53.1 mi	1h 20m
I 89	28.1 mi	32m
Vermont Route 14 South	18.9 mi	28m
Vermont Route 100	10.7 mi	16m
U.S. Route 4	9.3 mi	14m
Vermont Route 107	8.4 mi	13m
U.S. Route 2	4.5 mi	7m
River Street	4.3 mi	7m

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 53.1 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

78 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn straight onto Daniels Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Daniels Road

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

247 ft · 14 sec · Highland Avenue

Turn left onto West Church Street

234 ft · 14 sec · West Church Street

Turn left onto VT 14; VT 15

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Wolcott Street

At end of road, turn right onto VT 14

0.5 mi · 45 sec · South Main Street

Continue on VT 14

19 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 South

At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14

4.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2

Continue on US 2

0.4 mi · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

Enter roundabout onto US 302

199 ft · 2 sec · River Street

Continue on US 302

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Street

Continue on US 302

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

Turn right onto Berlin State Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Berlin State Highway

Turn straight onto VT 62

1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 89 South: White River Junction

Merge onto I 89

28 mi · 32 min · I 89

Take the exit onto VT 107

0.3 mi · 46 sec · VT 107

Exit 3 Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

Turn right onto VT 107

1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

Continue on VT 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn slight left onto VT 107

3.4 mi · 5 min · River Street

Continue on VT 107

6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

Continue on VT 100

11 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

Merge onto US 4

9.3 mi · 14 min · U.S. Route 4

Continue on US 4

1.2 mi · 2 min · Woodstock Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7

53 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto US 7; VT 279

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bennington Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown

Continue on US 7

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Street

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street

Turn left onto VT 9

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

VT 9

Trip Plan

Since this is a 3-hour and 37-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid midday traffic fluctuations on the busier segments. You have the flexibility of one planned stop, which is perfect for stretching your legs or refueling your vehicle midway through the journey. Keep your $23 fuel budget in mind when planning your stops, as prices can vary between the different regions you cross. Because the longest stretch covers over 53 miles, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained speeds before leaving Hardwick. Utilizing the single stop effectively will help keep you refreshed for the final leg of your trip into Bennington.

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 miles from Hardwick, VT, or about 1h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73 miles or 1h 44m 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 56m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hardwick, 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 Hardwick, VT

This is one driving day of about 146 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hardwick, 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 North Main Street for about 53.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73 mi from Hardwick, VT · 1h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilton, NY

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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73 miles from Hardwick, 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

$23.37 one way

$46.74 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$25.62	$51.24
premium	$4.83	$27.75	$55.50
diesel	$5.64	$32.44	$64.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.8	$15.33	$7.01
Efficient EV	36.5	$12.77	$5.84
EV Truck/SUV	58.4	$20.44	$9.34

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hardwick, VT

Night in Hardwick on Sunday

Local time

11:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bennington, VT

Night in Bennington on Sunday

Local time

11:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Wilton, 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

7 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 37m 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 Hardwick, VT to Bennington, VT covers 146 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, I 89, Vermont Route 14 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73 miles from Hardwick, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.37 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.

On the drive from Hardwick, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.

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