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Trip from Richford, VT to Bennington, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 25m

Distance

176.5 mi

284 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m

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

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Downtown Richford, VT, VT

Richford, VT

Andrea Davis

Downtown Bennington, VT, VT

Bennington, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Richford, VT to Bennington, VT covers 176.5 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 7, I 89, Ethan Allen Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.3 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

88.2 miles from Richford, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 176.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 25m highway drive covering 176.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 7 and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.3 miles on US 7.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 I 89. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 176.5 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 29 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
29 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the ramp toward I 89

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 89
7
29 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 89 South: Burlington
5
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 189

Merge onto I 189

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 7 / Shelburne Road

Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

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 Richford, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.

Rutland

55.3 mi in | ~1h 15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 7 85.3 mi 2h 13m
I 89 25.9 mi 30m
Ethan Allen Highway 22.5 mi 32m
Vermont Route 105 11.1 mi 16m
Shelburne Road 6.8 mi 13m
Sheldon Road 4.4 mi 6m
U.S. Route 7 4.1 mi 5m
Sampsonville Road 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 7 — 85.3 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on VT 139

142 ft · 7 sec · River Street
2

Turn left onto VT 139

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on VT 105

1.9 mi · 2 min · Saint Albans Road
4

Continue on VT 105

3.1 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 105 East
5

Continue on VT 105

3.7 mi · 5 min · Sampsonville Road
6

Continue on VT 105

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Elm Street
7

Continue on VT 105; VT 108

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
8

Turn right onto VT 105

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pearl Street
9

Continue on VT 105

11 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
10

Continue on VT 105

4.4 mi · 6 min · Sheldon Road
11

Continue on VT 104

1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
12

Continue on VT 104

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fairfax Road
13

Take the ramp

266 ft · 15 sec
Toward I 89 Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 89

26 mi · 30 min · I 89
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
17

Merge onto I 189

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Turn left onto US 7

6.8 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Continue on US 7

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
20

Continue on US 7

3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
21

Continue on US 7

10 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto US 7

348 ft · 16 sec · US 7
Toward VT 125
23

Continue on US 7

85 mi · 2 hr 13 min · US 7
Toward VT 125 Use the straight lane.
24

Merge onto US 7; VT 279

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bennington Bypass
25

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
26

Continue on US 7

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Street
27

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
28

Turn left onto VT 9

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
29

Arrive at destination

VT 9

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 88.2 miles from Richford, VT, or about 2h 7m 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 39 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.2 miles or 2h 7m 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 35m

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 Richford, 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 Richford, VT

This is one driving day of about 176.5 miles and 4h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Richford, 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 88.2 mi from Richford, VT · 2h 7m into the drive

town in New York

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crown Point, NY

88 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

Milton, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crown Point, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Richford, 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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 121.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.41 one way

$56.83 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $31.26 $62.53
premium $4.86 $33.80 $67.60
diesel $5.61 $38.97 $77.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.9 0 $18.53 $8.47
Efficient EV 44.1 0 $15.44 $7.06
EV Truck/SUV 70.6 0 $24.71 $11.30

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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

Richford, VT

Evening in Richford on Thursday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bennington, VT

Evening in Bennington on Thursday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Crown Point, NY

88 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

4h 25m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Richford, VT to Bennington, VT covers 176.5 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, I 89, Ethan Allen Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.2 miles from Richford, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.41 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.5 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 29 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Richford, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.

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