Origin
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Bennington, VT
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
137.6 mi
221 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, VT
Andrea Davis
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Spanning 137.6 miles across Vermont, this trip from Milton to Bennington is a straightforward journey typically taking 3 hours and 35 minutes behind the wheel. Given the manageable duration, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, though you could easily extend it into an overnight stay to better pace your travel. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to cover the distance. The route keeps you within the Northeast, moving south through the state while utilizing a mix of I-89 and US 7. It is a practical, efficient way to traverse the state, offering a reliable connection between the northern and southern regions.
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
68.8 miles from Milton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive relies on major thoroughfares for 77% of the journey, ensuring a consistent pace for the majority of your trip. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 7, which features a long, 85.3-mile uninterrupted stretch that dictates the overall feel of the drive. While the Ethan Allen Highway provides a clear path, the route transitions from regional interstate travel to the specific flow of US 7. Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads. It is a functional path that favors steady movement, allowing you to cover the distance without constant navigation changes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 7 / River Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 189
Merge onto I 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
50.3 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
|
US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Milton, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
16.5 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 85.3 mi | 2h 13m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 22.5 mi | 32m |
| I 89 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 7 South | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 85.3 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
3
Continue on River Street
246 ft
·
7 sec
·
River Street
4
Turn right onto Railroad Street
323 ft
·
9 sec
·
Railroad Street
5
Turn straight onto US 7
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
6
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
10
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
13
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
14
Continue on US 7
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
US 7
Toward VT 125
16
Continue on US 7
85 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
US 7
Toward VT 125
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
19
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
20
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
21
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Trip Plan
Plan to complete this trip in one day, as the 3-hour and 35-minute duration offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Since you only have one planned stop along the way, try to time your break to coincide with the transition between I-89 and the US 7 corridor to maximize your efficiency. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before starting the 85.3-mile stretch, as this will be your longest period without a detour. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic fluctuations on the more heavily traveled sections of the highway. Because the route is relatively short, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever suits your itinerary best.
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 68.8 miles from Milton, VT, or about 1h 46m 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 80 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.8 miles or 1h 46m 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 55m
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 Milton, 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.
+
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 Milton, VT
This is one driving day of about 137.6 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milton, 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 68.8 mi from Milton, VT · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 68.8 miles from Milton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.03 one way
$44.05 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $24.15 | $48.29 |
| premium | $4.83 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.26 | $8.81 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Late night in Bennington on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
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
8 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 35m 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 Milton, VT to Bennington, VT covers 137.6 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, Ethan Allen Highway, I 89. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.8 miles from Milton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Milton, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
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