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Trip from Jericho, VT to Bennington, VT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

102.7 mi

165 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m

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

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Jericho, VT

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Bennington, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jericho, VT to Bennington, VT covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.1 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.53 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

51.4 miles from Jericho, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 102.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 102.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.1 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 31 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 35.1 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near VT 14 / Vermont Route 14.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 102.7 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 2.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.1 miles: 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.

4
2.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | VT 14 / Vermont Route 14

At end of road, turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14

Navigation decision point

5
5.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
41.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

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

Exit 6 Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
5
41.3 mi into trip | ~58m in | VT 103 / Rockingham Road

At end of road, turn left onto VT 103 / Rockingham Road

Navigation decision point

5
100.9 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Jericho, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.

Bellows Falls

41.1 mi in | ~57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 35.1 mi 40m
U.S. Route 7 22.5 mi 30m
Vermont Route 11 17.1 mi 26m
Rockingham Road 6.5 mi 9m
Vermont Route 11 West 4.4 mi 6m
Simonsville Road 3.7 mi 5m
Jericho Road 2.8 mi 10m
Vermont Route 103 South 2.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 35.1 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Jericho Street

30 ft · 2 sec · Jericho Street
2

Turn right onto Jericho Road

2.8 mi · 10 min · Jericho Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto VT 14

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Vermont Route 14
4

Continue on VT 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
5

Turn right onto V.A. Cutoff Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
6

Turn right onto TH 132

144 ft · 8 sec · TH 132
7

Turn right onto US 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Woodstock Road
8

Turn right onto US 5

0.5 mi · 42 sec · North Main Street
9

Enter roundabout onto US 5

68 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
10

Continue on US 5

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Main Street
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
12

Merge onto I 91

35 mi · 40 min · I 91
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Exit 6 Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
14

At end of road, turn left onto VT 103

6.5 mi · 9 min · Rockingham Road
15

Continue on VT 103

2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 103 South
16

Continue on VT 11; VT 103

1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
17

Continue on VT 11

4.4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 11 West
18

Continue on VT 11

3.7 mi · 5 min · Simonsville Road
19

Continue on VT 11

5.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 11
20

Continue on VT 100; VT 11

0.4 mi · 59 sec · North Main Street
21

Continue on VT 11

12 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 11
22

Continue on VT 11; VT 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
23

Continue on VT 11; VT 30

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Depot Street
24

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
25

Merge onto US 7

22 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
26

Merge onto US 7; VT 279

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bennington Bypass
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
28

Continue on US 7

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Street
29

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
30

Turn left onto VT 9

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
31

Arrive at destination

VT 9

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.4 miles from Jericho, VT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 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 23 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.4 miles or 1h 15m 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 6m

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 Jericho, 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 Jericho, VT

This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Jericho, 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 I 91 for about 35.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.4 mi from Jericho, VT · 1h 15m into the drive

town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester, VT

51 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.

Popular next leg

Chester, VT to Bennington, VT

52 mi · 1h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Claremont, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Jericho, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

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 ~23 min detour Free near mile 10.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.53 one way

$33.07 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $18.19 $36.38
premium $4.86 $19.67 $39.33
diesel $5.61 $22.67 $45.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.8 0 $10.78 $4.93
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $8.99 $4.11
EV Truck/SUV 41.1 0 $14.38 $6.57

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Jericho, VT

Night in Jericho on Thursday

Local time

10:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bennington, VT

Night in Bennington on Thursday

Local time

10:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

37°F

Chester, VT

51 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

18 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

2h 32m 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 Jericho, VT to Bennington, VT covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 miles from Jericho, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.53 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jericho, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.

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