Origin
Huntington, VT
Night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, VT to Bennington, VT
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
115.5 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, VT
James Mirakian
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Spanning 115.5 miles across the heart of Vermont, this trip from Huntington to Bennington takes approximately 3 hours and 1 minute to complete. Since it is designed as a single-day journey, you can easily manage the entire distance without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $18 for fuel, making this an affordable way to traverse the state from north to south. By utilizing North Main Street, Franklin Street, and the Ethan Allen Highway, you will navigate through the scenic Northeast region. It is a straightforward route that offers plenty of flexibility for travelers looking to explore the interior of the state.
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
57.7 miles from Huntington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes winding roads over high-speed interstate travel. With only 8% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 54.6 miles on North Main Street, which serves as the backbone of your travel. Because of the technical nature of these roads, you should remain attentive behind the wheel as the route transitions through various local environments. This path is ideal if you prefer a slower, more engaged driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Raven Ridge.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Raven Ridge
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Road
Turn right onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Navigation decision point
4
32.3 mi into trip
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~51m in
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US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
Navigation decision point
5
113.6 mi into trip
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~2h 57m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 54.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| Franklin Street | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Case Street | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| South 116 Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Hollow Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on this road
321 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
Raven Ridge
3
Turn right onto Main Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
4
Turn right onto Hinesburg Hollow Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hinesburg Hollow Road
5
Continue on Hollow Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hollow Road
6
Turn left onto VT 116
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 116
7
Continue on VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Main Street
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Street
12
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Stony Hill Road
13
Turn left onto VT 116
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South 116 Road
14
Continue on VT 116
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 116 Road
15
Continue on VT 116
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
16
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ossie Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
18
Continue on US 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
19
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Conant Square
20
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Center Street
21
Continue on US 7
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Franklin Street
22
Continue on US 7
55 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
25
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
26
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
27
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Trip Plan
Planning for this 3-hour drive is simple since the route requires only one primary stop to break up the journey. Because you are navigating local roads, try to depart early in the day to avoid potential congestion on North Main Street. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before starting, as the $18 budget is a baseline estimate that may shift depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Since the route is manageable in one day, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on the flow of local traffic. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to account for the frequent turns, which can make the journey feel longer than the odometer suggests.
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 57.7 miles from Huntington, VT, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 32m 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 28m
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 Huntington, 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 Huntington, VT
This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntington, 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 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Huntington, VT · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.7 miles from Huntington, 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
$18.49 one way
$36.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| premium | $4.83 | $21.95 | $43.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.13 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Night in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 1m 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 Huntington, VT to Bennington, VT covers 115.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Franklin Street, Ethan Allen Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 miles from Huntington, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.49 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 1m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Navigation decision point.
The route from Huntington, VT to Bennington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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